Avocado Toast Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Creamy avocado and melted cheese come together on golden toasted bread for a flavorful sandwich.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or whole grain bread

→ Avocado

02 - 1 large ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Cheese

05 - 4 slices cheddar cheese or preferred melting cheese (Gouda, Monterey Jack)

→ Butter

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth yet slightly chunky.
02 - Lay out all bread slices and spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice.
03 - Flip two bread slices so the unbuttered side faces up and evenly spread the mashed avocado over them.
04 - Place two slices of cheese atop the avocado on each bread slice.
05 - Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outward, forming two sandwiches.
06 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
07 - Cook the sandwiches in the skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently until the bread is golden brown and cheese has melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from heat, let cool briefly, slice in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the kind of sandwich that feels indulgent but comes together in under twenty minutes, perfect for those days when you need real food fast
  • The way warm avocado melts into sharp, melty cheese creates this incredibly rich texture you cant get from either ingredient alone
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend here, high heat burns the bread before the cheese has time to melt into that perfect gooey state
  • Dont skip the gentle pressing, it helps the bread make contact with the cheese for even melting and creates those gorgeous crispy edges
03 -
  • Room temperature cheese melts faster and more evenly, so take it out of the fridge while you prep everything else
  • A well seasoned cast iron skillet creates the most beautiful, even golden crust, but any nonstick pan will work just fine
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