SMOKED GOUDA VEGGIE MELT

Smoked Gouda Veggie Melt image

After a long day of teaching, I like to make these veggie-packed grilled-cheese sandwiches. My 8-year-old daughter is a big fan, too. -Charlie Herzog, West Brookfield, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Place mushrooms, broccoli, pepper and onion in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Roast 10-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, place bread slices on a baking sheet. Mix mayonnaise and garlic; spread over bread., Change oven setting to broil. Spoon vegetables over bread slices; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 37g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.