Sweet Potato Grilled Cheese Is a Delicious Twist on a Classic
2024/02/02

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Active Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Nutrition Profile:

Sesame-Free

Nut-Free

High-Fiber

Vegetarian

High-Protein

Ingredients:

- 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, divided

- 2 teaspoons of ground cumin

- 3/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika

- 1/8 teaspoon of salt

- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds (about 6 cups)

- 1 cup of thinly sliced red onion

- 1 teaspoon of cider vinegar

- 8 slices of whole-wheat bread

- 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise

- 4 teaspoons of Dijon mustard

- 4 slices of provolone cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2.

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In a large bowl, stir 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt until well combined.

3. Add the sweet potato slices to the bowl and toss well to coat.

4. Spread the coated sweet potato slices on a large rimmed baking sheet.

5. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, toss the sliced red onion in the bowl with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil until evenly coated.

7. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and evenly arrange the onion on top.

8. Bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork and the onion is softened.

9.

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Remove from the oven and drizzle with vinegar.

10. Brush one side of each bread slice with about 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise and brush the other side with 1/2 teaspoon of mustard.

11. Place the bread slices, mayonnaise-side down, on a work surface.

12. Place one slice of cheese on the mustard side of 4 bread slices.

13. Evenly layer the sweet potato and onion mixture on top of each cheese slice.

14. Top with the remaining bread slices, mayo-side up.

15. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

16. Cook 2 sandwiches at a time until toasted on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.

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17. Repeat with the remaining 2 sandwiches.

18. Cut the sandwiches in half crosswise and serve warm.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 1 sandwich

Calories: 498

Fat: 24g

Saturated Fat: 7g

Cholesterol: 24mg

Carbohydrates: 58g

Total Sugars: 12g

Added Sugars: 0g

Protein: 15g

Fiber: 8g

Sodium: 755mg

Potassium: 667mg

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