Description
Grilled cheese sandwich with avocado, mozzarella, and tomato melds classic comfort with fresh Mediterranean flavors. Melted cheese, crisp bread, and ripe ingredients create a satisfying meal that brings simple pleasures to your plate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 slices bread
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 tomato, sliced
Dairy and Fats:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter
Instructions
- Spread a generous layer of butter on one exterior side of each bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- On the unbuttered interior surface of one bread slice, strategically arrange smooth avocado slices, followed by soft mozzarella, and then ripe tomato layers.
- Complete the sandwich assembly by placing the second bread slice on top, with the buttered side facing outward.
- Preheat a skillet to medium heat, allowing it to warm evenly for optimal grilling.
- Carefully transfer the prepared sandwich to the heated skillet, positioning it to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Grill the sandwich for approximately 3-4 minutes, watching for a crisp, caramelized exterior and ensuring the cheese begins to melt smoothly.
- Gently flip the sandwich using a spatula, cooking the opposite side for an additional 3-4 minutes until achieving a consistent golden-brown texture.
- Remove the grilled cheese from the skillet when both sides are perfectly toasted and the mozzarella has melted completely.
- Allow the sandwich to rest for a brief moment, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm avocados to prevent soggy sandwiches and maintain structural integrity.
- Slice ingredients thinly and evenly for consistent melting and balanced flavor distribution.
- Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels to reduce excess moisture and prevent bread from becoming soggy.
- Consider using sourdough or artisan bread for enhanced texture and deeper flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg