Description
A fall-inspired grilled cheese that combines creamy pumpkin mac and cheese, melty vegan cheese, and crispy sage butter between golden sourdough slices for a comforting, flavorful sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 8 slices vegan cheese
- 4 tbsp vegan butter
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage
- 2 cups pumpkin mac and cheese (prepped ahead or store-bought)
Instructions
- In a small skillet, melt vegan butter over medium heat. Add chopped sage and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
- Lay out bread slices. On half of them, layer 1 slice vegan cheese, 1/2 cup pumpkin mac and cheese, another slice of vegan cheese, then top with a second slice of bread.
- Brush the outer sides of each sandwich with sage butter.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve hot, optionally with soup or salad.
Notes
- Use a panini press for an evenly crisp crust.
- Gluten-free bread can be substituted for sourdough.
- Fresh sage is best, but dried sage can be used (reduce to 1 tsp).
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin mac and cheese grilled cheese, vegan grilled cheese, sage butter sandwich, fall comfort food