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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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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven's broiler setting to high.
Step 2
Wash the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into thin, even rounds.
Step 3
Lightly toast the bread slices in a toaster or on a dry skillet until they are golden but still soft.
Step 4
Spread a thin layer of butter on each toasted bread slice.
Step 5
Arrange the cucumber slices evenly over the buttered side of the bread slices.
Step 6
In a small bowl, toss the grated cheddar cheese with salt, black pepper, and paprika for added flavor.
Step 7
Sprinkle a generous layer of the cheese mixture over the cucumber slices on each bread slice.
Step 8
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.
Step 9
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cucumber cheese melts cool for 1–2 minutes.
Step 10
Serve warm and enjoy your Cucumber Cheese Melt!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (674.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1037.5 |
| Total Fat 60.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g | |
| Cholesterol 159.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2240.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 85.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.4g | |
| Protein 37.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 694.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1075.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories