Smoked Gouda Veggie Melt Recipe

By ldelmas

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

Preparation

Step 1

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.
Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Smoked Gouda Veggie Melt in Simple & Delicious
February/March 2014