Roasted Broccoli Cheddar Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy golden bread filled with tender roasted broccoli and melted sharp cheddar for ultimate comfort.

# What You 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

→ Other

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How-To:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted broccoli develops these irresistibly crispy, caramelized edges that somehow taste even better than the cheese itself
  • Its the perfect way to sneak vegetables into a meal that still feels completely indulgent and comforting
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is essential because high heat burns the bread before the cheese has time to melt properly
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for one minute after cooking keeps the cheese from oozing out when you slice them
03 -
  • Grate the cheese from a block instead of buying pre-shredded, which has anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting
  • Don't crowd the broccoli on the baking sheet or it will steam instead of roast
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