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Two halves of a grilled cheese sandwich stacked on a glass plate with melted cheese and some oil or sauce underneath.
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Pumpkin Grilled Cheese with Sage and Hot Honey

A grilled cheese layered with a lightly spiced pumpkin purée, sharp cheddar, and fresh sage, finished with a drizzle of hot honey. Ready in about 15 minutes for one seriously satisfying sandwich.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 585kcal
Author: Kristen Wood

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 2 slices sturdy sandwich bread use gluten-free if necessary
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese use vegetarian/rennet-free if necessary
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
  • Hot honey for serving
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir together the pumpkin purée, mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
    White bowl with scoops of orange puree, tan paste, chili powder, black pepper, and flaky salt on a pink marbled surface.
  • Spread the softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat, then place one slice in the skillet, buttered-side down.
    Two slices of white bread with butter spread on top are placed on a wooden cutting board with a pink speckled countertop underneath.
  • Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly over the unbuttered side of the bread. Top with the cheddar and sage, then place the second slice on top, buttered-side up.
    A slice of bread topped with orange spread, grated cheese, and sprinkled herbs sits on a textured dark surface.
  • Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, gently pressing with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
    A close-up of a grilled cheese sandwich with golden brown, crispy bread and melted cheese, sitting in a pan with bubbling butter.
  • Slice, drizzle with hot honey, and serve. Enjoy!
    Two halves of a grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese are stacked on a clear glass plate, with some cheese and grease pooling underneath.

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Notes

 
This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh, right off the skillet, since the bread will soften as it sits.
If you do have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven (not the microwave) to help the bread re-crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grilled cheese sandwich | Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 1136mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6063IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 538mg | Iron: 3mg
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