Wholesome Cheddar Pumpkin Healthier Grilled Cheese
A wholesome twist on classic grilled cheese: a warmly spiced pumpkin-cheddar filling with fresh arugula on whole grain bread, baked to golden crisp.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 cup canned pure pumpkin
- ¼ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Sandwich Assembly
- 8 slices white whole grain bread
- Unsalted butter for spreading
- 2 cups fresh arugula
Instructions
- Set oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine pumpkin, cheddar, salt, chili powder, and paprika. Stir well.
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Place 4 slices, buttered side down, on the sheet. Spread half the filling, top with arugula, add remaining filling, and close with the other slices, buttered side up.
- Bake 6–8 minutes until golden. Flip and bake 6 more minutes until crisp and hot.