Description
Melty “avocado, mozzarella, and tomato grilled cheese” delivers gourmet comfort with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Crisp bread, creamy cheese, and fresh produce create a sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices bread (sourdough, multigrain, or favorite type)
- 8 ounces (225 grams) fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Preparation Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) butter, softened
Instructions
- Select robust, rustic bread with a sturdy texture that will hold up during grilling, ensuring a crisp exterior and creamy interior.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with softened butter, creating a golden, crispy surface when grilled.
- Spread ripe avocado evenly across the unbuttered side of half the bread slices, using either smooth mashing or delicate slicing techniques.
- Layer fresh mozzarella slices atop the avocado, creating a smooth, melting foundation for the sandwich.
- Arrange vibrant tomato slices over the mozzarella, ensuring even coverage and maximum flavor distribution.
- Enhance the sandwich’s profile by sprinkling a delicate blend of salt, freshly ground pepper, and aromatic dried basil or Italian seasoning.
- Complete the sandwich assembly by placing the remaining bread slices on top, buttered side facing outward.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle to medium heat, allowing the surface to warm evenly and create optimal grilling conditions.
- Carefully position the sandwiches in the skillet, allowing the buttered exterior to transform into a golden, crispy crust.
- Grill for approximately 3-4 minutes, monitoring the bread’s color and texture until it reaches a rich, caramelized brown.
- Gently flip the sandwiches, applying slight pressure with a spatula to encourage uniform mozzarella melting.
- Continue grilling for an additional 3-4 minutes, ensuring a perfectly melted interior and consistently crisp exterior.
- Remove the grilled sandwiches from the heat, allowing them to rest momentarily before slicing diagonally.
- Serve immediately, presenting the warm, fragrant sandwich alongside a crisp green salad or light soup for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Select ripe but firm avocados to prevent mushy sandwiches and ensure clean, smooth slicing.
- Drain tomato slices on paper towels to remove excess moisture, preventing soggy bread during grilling.
- Use fresh mozzarella at room temperature for faster, more even melting and better flavor integration.
- Consider using sourdough or artisan bread for enhanced texture and deeper flavor profile compared to standard sandwich bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg