Happy Tuesday, folks! I am really glad that Monday is over. It was a rainy, dreary one in my neck of the woods. And I was feeling pretty unmotivated at work. But, I got some stuff done anyway, and now I am ready to tackle Tuesday!
For my post today, since it is the last day of April, I am sneaking in one last National Grilled Cheese Month recipe. These Cheddar Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sandwiches were a big hit in my house!
Grilled cheese is a great go-to meal if you have kids…or even if you don’t. My kids are always up for bread and cheese. Whenever I can, I try to leverage that love for bread and cheese to sneak in some stuff that is even better for them, hopefully without them realizing!
I came across the idea to use pumpkin in grilled cheese from HungryGirl.com, and thought that it had a lot of potential to be a hit in my house. In the end we had a filling, cheesy, crispy sandwich chock-full of fiber and vitamins A and C. Not bad for a dinner that you can prepare in 15-20 minutes!
Thing 2 rating = 
(4 out of 5 biscuits). I think he detected that I was sneaking in some extra nutrition! No matter, though, he ate it and enjoyed it, and that is all I care about! 🙂
Adapted from a HungryGirl.com recipe.
Cheddar Pumpkin Grilled Sandwiches
Print RecipeIngredients
- 4 wedges spreadable light Swiss cheese (like the kind by The Laughing Cow)
- 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin (I used Libby's)
- 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- buttery spread , as needed (I used Brummel & Brown)
- 4 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Unwrap cheese wedges, place on a microwaveable plate, and microwave for 15-20 seconds to soften them.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cheese wedges, pumpkin, shredded cheese, salt, chili powder, and paprika.
- Butter one side of each of the 8 slices of bread with the buttery spread.
- Lay 4 slices on a baking sheet, butter side down.
- Distribute the pumpkin mixture among the 4 slices.
- Place a slice of cheddar on each, then top with the remaining 4 slices of bread, butter side up.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes, then flip sandwiches and bake for 6 more minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition
Sam
I made this tonight for dinner (served with salad and tomato soup) and my meat-loving husband LOVED it. I have a feeling we will be making it again soon. Thanks for the idea!
Kristin King
Oh, I am so glad to hear that! Serving it with tomato soup is a great idea, they go so well together. Thanks for stopping by, Sam! 🙂
Debi @ Life Currents
These look so good! I love pumpkin. Pinning for later (like maybe when it’s cooler weather!). Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Deanna
What a brilliant idea! I need to make these.
Angela
That’s pretty clever–stumbled your post!
Kristin
Cool! Thanks for popping over!
miss messy
Sounds perfect! Wish i could get pumpkin easily here!
Kristin
Oh no, you can’t get canned pumpkin there? That is a shame! I may just have to ship you some so you can make this and my Pumpkin Fluff, too! 🙂
Emily @ dishtell.com
I love pumpkin! This rocks! Can’t wait to make it!
Emily
Kristin
Thanks Emily! I really hope you like it! 🙂
Roz@weightingfor50
One word….NOM!!! 🙂
Kristin
Haha, Roz! Thanks! I have to say, we really did enjoy this one. My kids would agree with your one word summary! 🙂