Roasted Broccoli Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese sandwich is one of the most amazing things I've ever put in my mouth.  To me, there is just something so satisfying about eating a crispy, buttery, cheesy piece of bread.  Then, when you add the roasted broccoli it gets that much better. 

I am a real lover of Land O Lakes yellow American cheese.  I put that sh** on everything 😉 These broccoli melts would make an amazing appetizer or serve them for dinner.

Ingredients to make this grilled cheese

To make these broccoli melts you will need the following ingredients.

• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 medium head of broccoli
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 3 tbsp of avocado oil or olive oil
• 2 tbsp Primal Kitchen avocado mayo or regular mayo
• 8 slices of your favorite bread
• 8 slices of American cheese

How to make these cheese melts

Step 1 - To make these melts, preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Then, chop the broccoli into bite sized pieces using a cutting board and paring knife.

Step 2 - Next, in a large bowl, combine your broccoli, oil, salt and pepper.  Stir to combine and place on a sheet pan. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes.  

Step 3 - Then, spread the softened butter on the outside of your bread and the mayo on the inside of your bread. Lay the cheese on top of the mayo and then spread the broccoli on top of the cheese and top with another piece of cheese so the broccoli lays between 2 pieces of cheese. Top the second piece of cheese with the other piece of bread, keeping the butter side on the outside.

Step 4 - Heat a flat pan or skillet to medium-low heat. Place each grilled cheese on the pan and cook until the butter has crisped the bread and the cheese has melted; about 5 minutes per side.

Step 5 - Serve with my super crispy sweet potato fries for the perfect meal!