Elevate your traditional grilled cheese experience with the addition of creamy avocado. This irresistible twist brings together the richness of buttery avocado and the classic gooey goodness of a grilled cheese sandwich, resulting in a delectable flavor fusion that’s hard to resist!
Necessary Ingredients:
- Loaf of bread – opt for a bakery-fresh one to enhance the outcome
- Butter
- Avocado
- Cheese
- Bacon – while not obligatory, it adds a scrumptious dimension to the sandwich.
To enhance the grilled cheese experience, I enjoy introducing bacon into the mix. This step is entirely at your discretion, allowing you to maintain a vegetarian or meat-free approach, or accommodate personal bacon preferences. Given the remarkable synergy between bacon and avocado, I’m confident that a trial taste will likely win you over, even if you’re initially hesitant.
How To Make Avocado Grilled Cheese
- Line up two bread slices on your workspace. Heat up a sizable skillet over medium heat while you construct your sandwich.
- Position the cheese onto a single bread slice. Artfully place the avocado slices, creating a harmonious layer atop the cheese.
- For those embracing bacon, gently arrange the slices atop the stack, and conclude with the other bread slice.
- With care, spread a coat of butter over the sandwich’s outer surfaces, then transfer it to the awaiting hot skillet.
- Allow the magic to happen for approximately 5-6 minutes, until a luscious golden hue emerges. Execute a graceful flip and continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes. This dance concludes when both sides achieve a delectable golden brown and the cheese achieves its melty zenith.
Pro Tip: Expedite the process while minimizing bread scorching by placing a lid on the pan as the sandwich sizzles away. This clever technique harnesses the heat, accelerating the cheese-melting process. However, it’s crucial to maintain vigilance throughout, safeguarding against any potential bread-burning mishaps.
Best Bread for Avocado Grilled Cheese
I tend to opt for freshly baked Sourdough sourced from the grocery store bakery, but the canvas for creativity is expansive. Virtually any bread in your possession, including the trusty slices from your pantry, can step into this role with finesse. However, it’s worth noting that the bread’s quality correlates with the sandwich’s elevated character. Consider options such as French Bread, English Muffin Bread, and Italian Bread for a delightful range of possibilities.
Storage
The pinnacle of enjoyment comes from indulging promptly, yet there’s no need for concern; any surplus remains delectable for a span of 48 hours within the refrigerator. To safeguard against sogginess, I recommend enveloping the sandwich in foil. When you’re ready for an encore, a quick skillet re-toast breathes life back into the bread’s crispiness while orchestrating a triumphant cheese encore.
Ingredients
- 2 strips bacon, cooked (optional)
- 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 slices Colby Cheese
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 Tablespoon butter
Instructions
- To assemble the sandwich lay a slice of cheese on each piece of bread. Arrange the sliced avocado over 1 of the slices of cheese.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Top with strips of bacon and the 2nd piece of bread.
- Spread butter on the outside of the sandwich.
- Place in a large skillet over medium heat until toasted. Flip the sandwich, and cook until the other side is toasted and the cheese is melty!
Nutrition Information
Calories716, Saturated Fat23g, Cholesterol103mg, Sodium995mg, Carbohydrates34g
Fiber6g, Sugar4g, Protein25g