Pumpkin Grilled Cheese

recipe

Pumpkin Grilled Cheese

by Chef George Duran

Ingredients

  • 1.0 count Butternut Squash
  • 1.0 tablespoons Honey
  • 0.125 teaspoons Pumpkin pie spice
  • 8.0 Cheese (any)
  • 8.0 White Bread
  • Butter
  • Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • Kosher Salt

Equipment

Brava metal tray

mixing bowls

Nutrition Information

Allergens: None

Tags

  • Chef's Picks
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Bread
  • Fall
  • Metal Tray
  • Recipes
  • Sandwiches
  • Serves 4
  • Snack
  • Vegetables
  • Year Round

Instructions

  1. 1

    Roast squash

    • Rub one half of squash with extra-virgin olive oil and a few pinches kosher salt. Save other squash half for another use.
    • Place squash, cut side down, in Zone 2 of Brava metal tray.
    • Select “Butternut Squash”, “Halves”, “1 Half” on your touchscreen and follow instructions.

  2. 2

    Make pumpkin puree

    • When your food is done, cool squash for a few minutes. Using a spoon, scoop out flesh.
    • In medium bowl, combine squash, a pinch of kosher salt, honey or maple syrup (if using) and pumpkin pie spice. Mash with a fork until ingredients are evenly incorporated and slightly chunky. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  3. 3

    Assemble sandwiches

    • Use 2-3 tablespoons pumpkin mixture and 2 slices cheese for each sandwich. Spread pumpkin on 1 slice of bread, top with cheese and close sandwich(es) with other bread slice(s).
    • Spread butter on both sides of sandwich(es).

  4. 4

    Cook sandwiches

    • Fill zone(s) on metal tray according to quantity.
    • Slide metal tray into bottom shelf.
    • Select “Pumpkin Grilled Cheese” on your touchscreen and follow instructions.

  5. 5

    Serve

    • When your food is done, transfer sandwiches to individual plates.
    • Serve warm.