Cheddar Almond Open Faced Sandwiches

Elevate your snack or light meal game with these crave-worthy Cheddar Almond Open-Faced Sandwiches! Perfectly toasted sourdough bread serves as the base for a rich topping of sharp cheddar cheese, nutty sliced almonds, and aromatic fresh thyme. A drizzle of honey adds just the right touch of sweetness, beautifully balancing the savory flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in under 15 minutes, this recipe combines simple ingredients with gourmet appeal. Whether you're hosting guests or treating yourself, these sandwiches are a delightful blend of crisp, gooey, and buttery textures, ideal served warm straight from the broiler. Try them today for an irresistible twist on traditional sandwiches!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.3333 cup almonds, sliced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven's broiler to high and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Spread the softened butter evenly over one side of each sourdough bread slice.

Step 3

Arrange the bread slices buttered side up on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

In a bowl, mix the shredded cheddar cheese, sliced almonds, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Spoon the cheese and almond mixture evenly on top of each bread slice, spreading it to cover the surface.

Step 6

Drizzle a small amount of honey over the cheese and almond mixture on each slice.

Step 7

Broil the sandwiches in the oven for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling, and the almonds are lightly toasted.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. For a finishing touch, garnish with a few extra thyme leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(447.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1474.5

Total Fat 80.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 203.2mg	0%
Sodium 2500.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 40.0g
Protein 56.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1000.7mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 459.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.9%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 38.3%