Description

Take your grilled cheese game to the next level with Roasted Broccoli Grilled Cheese Sandwich made with broccoli, red peppers, cheddar, and mozzarella.

Ingredients

For the broccoli:

1 medium head of broccoli, remove large stems and cut into small florets
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or more to taste)

For the grilled cheese:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature, divided
4 slices of ciabatta bread (or other crusty sliced bread)
4 slices white cheddar cheese
2 roasted red peppers, thinly sliced
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
drizzle of balsamic vinegar reduction (optional, if desired)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F.
Place broccoli florets on a large half sheet baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned and tender. Set aside.
Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on each of 4 slices of bread and place them on a plate with the butter side facing down.
Divide cheddar cheese equally onto 2 of the slices. Top those same 2 slices with an even layer of roasted broccoli, a few slices of roasted red peppers, and shredded mozzarella. Top each with the remaining slice of bread (butter side on top).
Heat a large skillet or griddle pan over medium heat until it's hot, about 2 minutes. Add the sandwiches and cook for 3-5 minutes, until golden brown. Note that it helps to place something heavy on top to disperse the weight evenly (I use a large cast-iron skillet to press down on the sandwiches). Flip sandwiches and cook without any weight on top for another 2-3 minutes, until just browned.
Slice in half, drizzle with balsamic vinegar reduction (if using), and serve immediately.

Notes

Make ahead instructions: You can roasted the broccoli, prep your ingredients, and store them in separate airtight containers, or even build your broccoli grilled cheese ahead of time. Wrap with plastic cling wrap or store in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days until ready to cook.

How to store: Roasted broccoli grilled cheese sandwiches are best eaten fresh while the cheese is melty and gooey. However, you can still store it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container.

How to reheat: The best way to reheat this vegetable grilled cheese after it has been cooked is in the oven. Place the grilled cheese on a baking tray and heat it for 10-15 minutes in a 375F preheated oven (or in the air fryer at 375 F for 5-8 minutes). You can also reheat on the stove over medium-low heat until cheese is melted.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Sandwich
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American