Broccoli Melts
These broccoli-cheese melts combine crisp-tender broccoli with a layer of melted cheese inside two crispy pieces of bread for a sandwich that’s rich and creamy. These 20-minute cheese melts are the ultimate comfort food—satisfying and packed with that cheesy goodness everyone loves. We crisp up these sandwiches on the stovetop, but if you have a sandwich press, you can use that instead.
Ingredients
- 4 cups finely chopped fresh broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon salt-free italian seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 slices crusty whole-wheat bread (about ⅓-inch thick), divided
- ¾ cup shredded fontina cheese, divided