Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy toasted bread layered with roasted broccoli florets, sharp cheddar cheese, and butter for a comforting vegetarian sandwich.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Pinch of salt
04 - Pinch of black pepper

→ Cheese

05 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

→ Bread

06 - 4 slices hearty sandwich bread such as sourdough or whole wheat

→ Other

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F
02 - Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper
03 - Spread broccoli on baking sheet and roast for 12 to 15 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized
04 - While broccoli roasts, grate the sharp cheddar cheese
05 - Butter one side of each bread slice with softened butter
06 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on work surface. Top each with half of the cheddar, then an even layer of roasted broccoli, and remaining cheddar. Place remaining bread slices on top with buttered side up
07 - Heat large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat
08 - Place sandwiches in skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted
09 - Remove from skillet, let rest 1 minute, then slice and serve warm

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted broccoli adds this incredible nutty sweetness that cuts right through the sharp cheddar richness
  • Its basically a complete meal between two slices of bread, perfect for those days when you need comfort food but still want to feel somewhat responsible about your choices
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is crucial here because high heat will burn the bread before the cheese has a chance to melt properly
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for just one minute after cooking keeps all that cheesy goodness from oozing out the moment you slice into them
03 -
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet when roasting broccoli or it will steam instead of roast
  • If your cheese isn't melting, tent the sandwich loosely with foil for the last minute of cooking
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