Roasted Broccoli Rabe Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
4 Sandwiches
Ingredients
  • 1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 12 stalks)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • Juice from ½ lemon
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 8 slices bread
  • 4 tablespoons spreadable butter
  • 16 ounces mozzarella, sliced
  • 8 ounces fontina, sliced
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
  2. Spread broccoli rabe on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle broccoli rabe with 2 tablespoons oil, tossing to coat. Toss with salt, pepper, and the juice from ½ lemon.
  4. Roast for 15-20 minutes, until very tender.
  5. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
  6. In the meantime, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  7. Add the shallot slices and fry until crisp, about 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  8. Butter the bread slices on one side.
  9. On the plain side, layer mozzarella, fontina, and broccoli rabe.
  10. Top with crispy shallot.
  11. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the sandwich, buttered side down.
  12. Add the top piece of bread and press down. Cook until bottom is golden brown, then flip.
  13. Cook until bottom is