Roasted Broccoli Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Lesley Baradel
Roasted Broccoli Grilled Cheese Sandwich- dress up this comfort food just a bit and it becomes even more dreamy and delicious!
Roasted Broccoli Grilled Cheese Sandwich- dress up this comfort food just a bit and it becomes even more dreamy and delicious!

Roasted Broccoli Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Kick up the flavor and nutrition of standard grilled cheese by adding in the toasty flavor of roasted broccoli. This is a great use for "planned" leftovers of Roasted Broccoli or roast some up to use in this recipe.
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Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Vegetarian & Vegan
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Roasted Broccoli
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Make the Roasted Broccoli according to recipe directions.
  • Brush one side of each slice of bread with the olive oil.
  • Arrange 1 ounce of cheese on one slice of bread on the side without the olive oil. Arrange 1/4 cup of the Roasted Broccoli on top of the cheese. Top with another slice of bread (oiled side facing out).
  • Using a panini press, grill pan or a regular skillet cook the sandwiches on each side until lightly browned and cheese is melted.

Notes

Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Make Ahead: Make the Roasted Broccoli a day or two in advance for faster preparation. Use any leftover Roasted Broccoli not used in this recipe as an extra vegetable side for another meal or as a snack.
Chef's Notes: If you need a tasty soup to go along with this fancied-up grilled cheese, check out our Tomato and White Bean Soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 16gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 719mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
Keyword broccoli, grilled cheese, roasting
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Lesley Baradel

We (Lesley and Ann) first met years ago while training for Ironman Wisconsin. Our paths crossed again at Georgia State University while studying to become registered dietitian nutritionists. Over the years, our paths kept crossing and we soon discovered that we shared a love for menu planning. This blossomed into My Menu Pal where we help the food industry up their nutrition game to become their customer's nutrition hero.
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