Grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food: gooey melted cheese sandwiched between toasted bread until golden brown. From a childhood classic to an after-work snack it’s hard to imagine a tastier treat that’s aged as well as cheddar. While American cheese on white bread—the best bread for a simple sandwich—still has a lot of appeal there are a variety of other ingredients worth using to liven things up like fresh tomato slices in the summer or crispy salty bacon.
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If you’re craving an extra rich and creamy gourmet sandwich you’ll want to grab some canned pumpkin from the pantry. Cheese and pumpkin may seem like an odd combination at first but the two work surprisingly well together. A common addition to cozy fall dishes from macaroni and cheese to pie pumpkin can be paired with both sweet and savory ingredients.
Canned pumpkin is usually sold plain and unsweetened which makes it a great vehicle for all sorts of herbs and spices. The puree has a thick but spreadable consistency and it also adds moisture and creaminess to dishes. Paired with oozy cheese—whether it’s spicy pepper jack or rich buttery brie—pumpkin will make every bite of grilled cheese watery.
The possibilities for making a gourmet grilled cheese are endless even with canned pumpkin in the mix. Aside from its creamy consistency the versatile ingredient has a fairly neutral flavor profile on its own meaning you can let the base ingredients shine or experiment with new flavors. As for cheese pairings pumpkin tastes great with most types including creamy but tangy goat cheese mild or sharp cheddar and nutty gouda.
