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Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Grilled Cheese & Pumpkin Sandwich

Add the flavors of fall to your traditional grilled cheese. Use pumpkin, peppers and onions to make a savory and healthy grilled cheese sandwich.
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Course: Easy Weeknight Meal or Lunch, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keyword: easy recipes, healthy, pumpkin, sandwich
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 257kcal
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • Stove or Griddle

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp diced onions
  • 2 tbsp sweet bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 wedge of Queso Laughing Cow Cheese
  • Dash of cayenne pepper
  • 1 slice reduced fat or fat free cheese I used colby jack
  • 2 slices low-fat bread

Instructions

  • Warm EVOO in a medium pan
  • Saute peppers and onion
  • While veggies are cooking, mix pumpkin and Laughing Cow Cheese in a small bowl
  • Add the peppers and onions to the pumpkin mixture
  • Evenly spread the pumpkin mixture on both sides of the bread
  • Add the bread to the warm pan
  • Add one slice of cheese to one side of the bread
  • Make the sandwich and toast each side of the bread
  • Serve once the bread is warm and the cheese is melted
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 616mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 10423IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 3mg
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