Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of a creamy avocado grilled cheese sandwich. This delightful twist on the classic features rich, melted cheese paired with buttery avocado, all nestled between two slices of perfectly toasted bread. Whether for lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack, this sandwich is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and satisfying textures. Simple to prepare and utterly delicious, it’s a recipe you’ll crave time and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Optional: 1/4 tsp garlic powder or crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and lay them out on your counter for an organized cooking experience.
- Cut the avocado in half, scoop it into a bowl, and mash it with a fork until creamy but slightly chunky.
- Spread butter generously on one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side of one slice, layer the mashed avocado followed by shredded cheese.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich butter-side down in the pan.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes until the cheese melts and the other side is golden.
- Remove from heat, let cool briefly, then enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg