Broccoli Melt
Buttered bread, melted Swiss, and a savory tumble of greens make this updated diner classic perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound broccoli rabe, finely chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 3/4 pound broccoli florets, finely chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste and for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 (1/2-inch-thick) pullman or rye bread slices
- 6 swiss cheese slices (about 6 ounces)
Direction
- large skillet over medium-high; add garlic, and cook, stirring often, until garlic is fragrant but not browned, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe and broccoli florets; cook, stirring often, until just tender and vegetable mixture cooks down to half its volume (about 3 1/2 cups), about 4 minutes. Add crushed red pepper (if using), black pepper, and salt. Transfer to a large bowl, and set aside. Wipe skillet clean.
- Drain and discard any liquid from cooked greens. Add mayonnaise, Dijon, and lemon juice to greens; stir well. Season with black pepper and salt to taste. Set aside.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in reserved skillet over medium. Add bread, and toast until golden brown on bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip bread, and top each slice evenly with reserved greens. Arrange 2 cheese slices on each bread slice. Transfer skillet to oven, and broil until cheese melts and is bubbling, 2 to 4 minutes. Garnish with black pepper, and serve immediately.