Sandwich Press Recipe Broccoli And Cheese Food

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR MELTS

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Quite possibly one of the simplest meals, lunch or dinner in under twenty minutes. Plus you have your whole grains, your greens, and even some protein from the cheese, yum!

Provided by Tieghan Gerard

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large head broccoli, cut into florets and finely chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons lemon zest
kosher salt and crushed red pepper flakes
8 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese
micro herbs and honey, for serving ((optional))

Steps:

1. In a bowl, combine the broccoli, olive oil, chives, garlic powder, lemon zest, and a pinch each of salt and crushed red pepper flakes. 2. Spread the outside of each slice of bread with butter. On the inside of half of the slices of bread, evenly layer the cheeses and broccoli, topping the broccoli layer with a slight sprinkle of cheese. Add the top piece of bread, buttered side facing up.3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a pat of butter.4. Place the sandwiches, one at a time, into the skillet and cook until golden on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side. Serve topped with greens and honey, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729 kcal, Carbohydrate 74 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 49 g, SaturatedFat 28 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Sodium 1042 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SANDWICH

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An idea of mine that stemmed from wanting a grilled cheese sandwich and then later thinking about broccoli and cheese and deciding to put them together, which came out very good!

Provided by Princess Whitney Rachel Crider

Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Grilled Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided
¾ cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
¼ cup finely chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
4 slices whole grain sliced bread
4 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Distribute sauteed vegetables evenly on 2 slices of bread. Place 2 slices Cheddar cheese over the vegetables, season with garlic powder, and top with remaining 2 slices of bread.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, tilting the skillet to distribute the butter evenly as it melts. Place the sandwiches into the skillet and cook until the bottom piece of bread is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Carefully flip each sandwich, evenly coating the bread with melted butter. Cook until each sandwich is golden brown, 2 to 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 23.4 g, Sodium 708.1 mg, Sugar 5.4 g