Avocado Toast Grilled Cheese (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy avocado combined with melted cheese on toasted bread creates a satisfying, easy main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 Gouda, Monterey Jack, or preferred melting cheese)

→ Butter

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Method:

01 - In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth but retaining slight texture.
02 - Arrange the bread slices and spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice.
03 - Flip two slices to unbuttered sides facing up and evenly spread the mashed avocado mixture onto them.
04 - Place two slices of cheese atop the avocado layer on each bread slice.
05 - Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered sides facing outward, forming two sandwiches.
06 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
07 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese fully melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from pan, allow to cool slightly, cut in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast of creamy avocado against melted cheese and crispy-golden bread is genuinely addictive.
  • It takes barely 10 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend brunch.
  • You can dress it up or keep it simple depending on what's in your fridge and how much time you have.
02 -
  • Overripe avocado (the ones that look almost black inside) will turn to mush when pressed; aim for that deep green that's just slightly soft to the touch.
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable—too high and your bread blackens while the cheese stays cold inside, too low and you'll end up with rubbery, heavy bread.
03 -
  • If your bread is thick-cut, consider pressing it gently as it cooks to help the heat reach the cheese faster and the textures meld together.
  • Prep your avocado right before cooking—it browns quickly—and keep that lemon juice handy to stop any oxidation the moment you cut into the fruit.
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