Broccoli Cheddar Melt Sandwich Recipe

Try open-faced broccoli cheddar melt sandwiches when you need a quick lunch or supper

My family enjoys Open-Faced Broccoli Cheddar Melt Sandwiches on those days when we don’t feel like a heavy supper but want something nutritious and… well… kinda fun to eat.

Or… if you have time to make a hot lunch, this nutritious sandwich recipe doesn’t take very long – 20 minutes tops – from washing the broccoli to pulling your sandwiches out from under the broiler.

I make these tasty sandwiches at least once a month, whenever I have a half broccoli or so that hasn’t been allocated to another dish.

Everything else in the recipe is usually in my fridge already. That’s why it’s my “go-to” supper when I don’t feel like cooking a big-production meal. Well, for me, that’s most of the time. You see why I love this recipe so much?

You can pair the sandwiches with soup, sliced tomatoes, or a bowl of fruit. If I’m not feeling too energetic, I might throw a handful of potato chips on the plate.

For a family of light eaters, two sandwich slices might be enough, especially if you heap the broccoli and cheese quite high. If you love broccoli and cheese together, I think you’ll find this dish very satisfying. It’s a favorite of ours, for sure.

Servings: 2

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 to 2/3 head broccoli
• 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 4 slices multi-grain bread or other “substantial” bread
• 6 oz. cheddar cheese (shredded)
• mustard (yellow or Dijon)
• salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Cut broccoli into 1/2 inch pieces and rinse thoroughly
2. Heat oil in a skillet on medium-high heat
3. Add the garlic and broccoli and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently
4. When broccoli starts to get tender, sprinkle with salt and pepper
5. Add 1/4 to 1/3 cup water (depending on the amount of broccoli)
6. Cover and steam until water evaporates and broccoli is fork tender
7. Remove from heat
8. While the broccoli is cooking, toast the bread and grate the cheese
9. Spread mustard on the toast slices and place on a cookie sheet
10. Spoon the cooked broccoli on top of the toast slices
11. Cover the broccoli with (lots of) shredded cheese
12. Place pan under broiler and heat until the cheese is melted
13. Serve hot and open-faced