Avocado Toast Grilled Cheese (Printable)

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

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

→ Butter

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How-to:

01 - In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth with a slight chunkiness.
02 - Arrange bread slices and spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice.
03 - Place two slices butter-side down, then evenly spread the mashed avocado on the unbuttered side of each slice.
04 - Lay two slices of cheese over the avocado on each piece, then cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outward.
05 - Warm a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
06 - Place assembled sandwiches in the skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from heat, let sandwiches cool slightly, slice in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy avocado and melty cheese create a texture contrast that makes every bite feel indulgent without being heavy.
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes, which means weeknight dinner or weekend lunch without the stress.
  • It's endlessly customizable, so you can add bacon one day and tomato the next without feeling like you're making a different dish.
02 -
  • Temperature control is everything; too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and you'll end up with lukewarm, greasy bread instead of that crispy-outside-melty-inside magic.
  • Pressing gently while cooking helps the cheese melt faster and gives you better contact between the bread and the pan, but too much pressure squishes out the fillings, so find the gentle-but-firm sweet spot.
03 -
  • Have all your ingredients prepped and within arm's reach before you start cooking; there's no time to mash avocado or search for cheese once the skillet is hot.
  • If you're making multiple sandwiches, keep the first batch warm in a low oven while you cook the rest, so everyone eats at the same time and the cheese hasn't turned rubber.
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