Grilled Cheese on Pumpkin Bread
Grilled Cheese on Pumpkin Bread pairs a lightly sweet, spiced loaf with molten layers of Cheddar and Gruyere for a balanced bite of cozy richness and gentle pumpkin warmth. The toasty crust contrasts the creamy interior, making it a comforting choice for a cool-weather lunch, game-day snack, or casual dinner alongside soup.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Cheese on Pumpkin Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the milk, water, honey, and yeast in the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- 2
Add the flour, oil, pumpkin puree, and salt to the mixture. Mix with a dough hook until the dough is soft, smooth, and tacky, 2 to 5 minutes. Add more flour or water if necessary.
- 3
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 3 to 4 minutes. Shape into a ball and place in a large greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 495 degrees F (255 degrees C). Put a large cast iron Dutch oven in the oven to preheat.
- 5
Divide the dough into 2 balls and dust lightly with flour. Return 1 ball to the greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for later use.
- 6
Set the remaining ball on parchment paper sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes. Dust with flour and score.
- 7
Carefully remove the preheated Dutch oven from the oven and uncover it. Lift the dough on the parchment and place it into the Dutch oven. Trim any parchment that extends above the rim. Cover carefully with the hot lid.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and continue baking until golden, about 40 minutes more.
- 9
Remove from the oven and carefully lift the bread out using the parchment paper. Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- 10
Once the loaf is cool enough to slice, make grilled cheese sandwiches. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. Place the slices mayonnaise-side down in the skillet. Spread Dijon mustard on the other side. Top with Cheddar cheese and Gruyere cheese slices. Cook for 2 minutes; close the sandwich by bringing the halves together. Cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Calories 550.74 kcal High 28%
- Protein 17.73 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 91.89 g 33%
- Total Fat 10.87 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 2.23 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6.9 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 87.19 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 4.41 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 9.75 g --
- Added Sugars 1.0 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 94.09 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.09 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 82.88 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 63.29 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.5 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.4 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Grilled Cheese on Pumpkin Bread is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Cornmeal, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 550.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Cheese on Pumpkin Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Cornmeal, Dijon Mustard, Gruyère Cheese. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Cheese on Pumpkin Bread?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 550.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Cheese on Pumpkin Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Grilled Cheese on Pumpkin Bread healthy?
- Grilled Cheese on Pumpkin Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 550.74 calories and 17.73 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.23 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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