Description
This fresh avocado grilled cheese is a simple yet gourmet sandwich melt featuring creamy avocado, gooey cheese, and crispy golden bread. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate comfort food with a healthy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread (about 3 oz / 80g)
- 1/2 to 1 medium avocado, sliced or mashed
- 2–3 oz sharp cheddar cheese (or Havarti, Swiss, pepper jack, brie), grated or sliced
- 1–2 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- Optional extras: tomato slices, thin red onion, jalapeño or chili flakes, spinach or arugula, bacon or turkey
Instructions
- Slice your bread if not pre-sliced. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice or mash it. Grate or slice the cheese.
- Generously butter one side of each bread slice.
- On the unbuttered side of one bread slice, layer half the cheese, then avocado. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if using. Add any extras. Top with remaining cheese and the second slice of bread, buttered side out.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Place the sandwich in the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes on the first side, pressing gently with a spatula. Flip and cook the second side for 2-3 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.
- Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for easy spreading. Grate cheese for better melt. Don’t overstuff the sandwich to avoid mess. Cover the pan for extra melty cheese. Let the sandwich rest before slicing to prevent cheese from spilling out. For vegan or gluten-free options, use plant-based cheese/butter and gluten-free bread.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 15
Keywords: grilled cheese, avocado sandwich, gourmet melt, comfort food, easy lunch, vegetarian, quick dinner, sourdough, cheddar, healthy sandwich