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Pumpkin Brisket Melts

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Savory brisket meets the sweet warmth of pumpkin in these indulgent melts. Topped with melty cheese on crusty bread, each bite delivers rich, fall-inspired comfort. Ready to elevate your sandwich game? Grab your ingredients and get to melting!

Ingredients

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2 lb (≈900 g) cooked, shredded brisket

1 cup pumpkin purée

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground sage

8 slices hearty sandwich bread (ciabatta, sourdough, or similar)

8 oz (≈225 g) grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese

4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)

Fresh chopped herbs for garnish (sage or thyme)

Instructions

Prep the pumpkin brisket mix: In a bowl, combine shredded brisket, pumpkin purée, olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and sage. Mix until the meat is evenly coated.

Toast the bread: Butter one side of each slice of bread. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place half the slices buttered-side down and toast until golden.

Assemble melts: Flip the toasted bread. Divide the brisket mix evenly among the toasted slices. Top each with grated cheese, then cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered-side up.

Cook the sandwiches: Press down gently with a spatula. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until the cheese melts and the bread is crisp and golden.

Serve: Slice on the diagonal, sprinkle with chopped herbs, and plate while warm.

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