Cucumber Cheese Melt
Elevate your snack game with this irresistible Cucumber Cheese Melt, a perfect balance of fresh, crunchy cucumber and gooey, melted cheddar cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe combines lightly toasted bread, creamy butter, and a zesty cheese topping seasoned with salt, black pepper, and paprika for a flavorful twist. The broiler transforms the grated cheddar into a bubbly, golden blanket, perfectly complementing the refreshing cucumber slices beneath. Ideal for busy weeknights, light lunches, or an afternoon indulgence, this delightful melt is as simple as it is satisfying. Serve warm for a comforting treat that's sure to become your new go-to recipe for effortless comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 4 Bread slices
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven's broiler setting to high.
Wash the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into thin, even rounds.
Lightly toast the bread slices in a toaster or on a dry skillet until they are golden but still soft.
Spread a thin layer of butter on each toasted bread slice.
Arrange the cucumber slices evenly over the buttered side of the bread slices.
In a small bowl, toss the grated cheddar cheese with salt, black pepper, and paprika for added flavor.
Sprinkle a generous layer of the cheese mixture over the cucumber slices on each bread slice.
Place the prepared bread slices on a baking sheet and put them under the broiler for 3–5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cucumber cheese melts cool for 1–2 minutes.
Serve warm and enjoy your Cucumber Cheese Melt!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.3 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.5 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 2241 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.4 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 694 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1076 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
