this comforting vegetarian sandwich uses just 5 ingredients. kid & adult-friendly, it comes together quickly and is delicious eaten straight up or paired with soup or salad for a perfect cold weather meal.

I can’t stop, won’t stop with the broccoli & cheddar combos! From soup to pastas, it’s just one of my favorite flavor mixes.

I love these not only because they’re quick and easy to make, but because Owen will happily eat them too – which means I can knock out a meal for both of us in just a few minutes.

I personally love to make these on hearty whole grain bread, but they also taste delicious on freshly baked sourdough.

Owen loves to eat it with tomato soup (he dips a little corner in with each bite he takes) and I love it with a minestrone or just a simple side salad.

No matter how you serve it up or what you serve it with, you’re getting a little protein, fiber and fat with each bite making it a meal that is as satisfying as it is delicious.

Not a broccoli fan? Sub in whatever veggie you like best! I’ve made this with freshly chopped baby spinach before and it’s also delicious! You can’t beat the convenience and ease with this one. It’ll be a go-to meal whether for a packed lunch or easy dinner!

broccoli & cheddar melts

Author: Cait
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
Category: lunch

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Description

Ingredients

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2 slices of hearty whole grain bread (sourdough also works!)
1/2 cup cooked broccoli florets, stems removed & roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I recommend buying a block of cheddar and shredding it yourself for the best melt)
Pad of butter
Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

Spread the outside of one slice of bread with some butter then place butter side down in a large non-stick skillet or on a griddle.
Layer half the cheese on the inside of the bread and top with chopped cooked broccoli. Sprinkle with salt & pepper as desired.
Top broccoli with remaining cheese then sandwich second slice of bread on top. Spread outside of second side of bread with butter.
Turn heat to medium-low and cook (~3-5 minutes each side) or until cheese is melted & bread is golden brown.

Notes

If packing for lunch: (1) Wrap sandwich in tinfoil and place in a convection oven to reheat. (2) Remove tinfoil and place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 20-30 seconds on HIGH (you’ll lose a little crisp but it’ll still taste great!).

Keywords: lunch, sandwich, broccoli and cheddar, vegetarian