Healthy Recipes Main Dishes Healthy Sandwich Recipes Healthy Hot Sandwich Recipes Sweet Potato Grilled Cheese 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews The crispy golden exterior of this sweet potato grilled cheese is thanks to mayonnaise, which spreads easily and browns more evenly than butter or oil. Roasted red onions and sweet potato rounds make up the filling, but you can roast the onion separately and use leftover roasted sweet potato if you have that on hand. By Catherine Jessee Catherine Jessee Catherine Jessee is a test kitchen assistant at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She has tested recipes for brands including Allrecipes, EatingWell, Food & Wine, Real Simple, People and Southern Living. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 2, 2024 Tested by Craig Ruff Tested by Craig Ruff Craig Ruff was first exposed to professional food service while working for an event center at the business school he was attending. There, he was responsible for maintaining the kitchen for caterers. He has been a lifelong cook, and followed his passion through culinary school and to working in restaurants. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Nut-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian High-Protein Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds (about 6 cups) 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 8 slices whole-wheat bread 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 4 slices provolone cheese Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, cumin, smoked paprika and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Add sweet potato slices; toss well to coat. Spread on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, toss onion in the bowl with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil until evenly coated. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven; arrange the onion evenly over the sweet potatoes. Bake until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork and the onion is softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven; drizzle with vinegar. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Brush 1 side of each bread slice with about 1 teaspoon mayonnaise and brush the other side of each with 1/2 teaspoon mustard. Place on a work surface, mayonnaise-side down. Place 1 slice of cheese on the mustard side of 4 slices. Evenly layer sweet potato and onion mixture on top of each cheese slice. Top with the remaining bread slices, mayonnaise-side up. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 2 sandwiches until toasted on both sides and the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the other 2 sandwiches. Cut in half crosswise; serve warm. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Nutrition Information Serving Size: 1 sandwichCalories 498, Fat 24g, Saturated Fat 7g, Cholesterol 24mg, Carbohydrates 58g, Total Sugars 12g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 15g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 755mg, Potassium 667mg EatingWell.com, February 2024 Rate It Print