Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Grilled Cheese

Crispy toasted bread with melted sharp cheddar and roasted broccoli florets. A comforting vegetarian sandwich ready in 35 minutes.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

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 to 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 - Once broccoli is roasted, 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 to 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 Suggestions:

01 -

The roasted broccoli gets these little crispy edges that add the most incredible texture to every bite
Sharp cheddar cuts through the richness while the vegetables make you feel virtuous about indulging

02 -

Medium-low heat is your friend here, high heat burns the bread before the cheese has time to melt
Letting the sandwiches rest for one minute after cooking keeps the cheese from oozing out when you slice them

03 -

Weighing down the sandwich with a second skillet while cooking helps everything melt together evenly
Grating cold cheese is easier and less messy than grating room temperature cheese