Best Broccolini Cheddar Melt Recipes

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Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds broccolini
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces good sharp aged white Cheddar, such as Cabot
Juice of half a lemon

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Remove and discard the bottom half of the broccolini stems. Cut the broccolini stems in half or quarters lengthwise, depending on the size of the stems. Don't cut the florets--just pull them apart. Place the broccolini on a sheet pan. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil on the broccolini and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss well, making sure the broccolini is lightly coated with oil. Spread the broccolini in one layer and roast for 10 to 15 minutes, tossing once with a metal spatula, until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, slice the Cheddar 1/4-inch thick and break it into large crumbles. When the broccolini is ready, sprinkle the cheese on the broccolini and return to the oven for 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese just melts. Squeeze on the lemon juice, taste for seasonings, and serve hot.

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Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 broccolini stalks, cut to 4-inch length, or 12 broccoli florets
4 large (3x5-inch) slices rye bread
3 tablespoons mustard-flavored mayonnaise (such as Dijonnaise)
4 thin red onion slices
1 cup (packed) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat broiler. Steam broccolini until just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and pat dry. Broil bread on baking sheet until lightly toasted, about 1 minute per side. Spread top side of each bread slice with mustard-flavored mayonnaise. Top each with onion slice, broccolini and cheese. Broil until cheese melts and browns, about 2 minutes.