Description
Gourmet Avocado, Mozzarella, and Tomato Grilled Cheese elevates sandwich comfort with fresh Mediterranean ingredients. Melted cheese, creamy avocado, and juicy tomatoes create a quick lunch that makes you crave more deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Bread:
- 4 slices sourdough bread
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Seasonings and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter, softened
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a skillet to medium heat for optimal grilling temperature.
- Generously coat one surface of each sourdough slice with butter, ensuring complete coverage for crispy golden exterior.
- Position two bread slices butter-side down in the heated skillet, creating the sandwich foundation.
- Layer mozzarella cheese evenly across the bread, creating a smooth melting base.
- Arrange creamy avocado slices over the cheese, distributing them uniformly to ensure balanced flavor in each bite.
- Top avocado with ripe tomato slices, spreading them to cover the entire surface.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the ingredients’ natural flavors.
- If desired, scatter fragrant fresh basil leaves across the layers for an aromatic touch.
- Crown the sandwich with remaining bread slices, positioning butter-side facing upward.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes until bread turns rich golden brown, periodically pressing gently with a spatula to promote even melting and compact structure.
- Carefully flip the sandwich, continuing to cook until cheese becomes completely molten and second side achieves similar golden crispness.
- Transfer to a cutting board, allowing sandwich to rest momentarily for easier slicing.
- Cut diagonally and serve immediately while cheese remains luxuriously warm and stretchy.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm avocados to prevent mushiness and maintain structural integrity in the sandwich.
- Slice tomatoes and pat them dry with paper towels to reduce excess moisture that could make bread soggy.
- Use fresh mozzarella for creamier texture, but drain excess liquid to keep sandwich crisp and prevent sogginess.
- Consider toasting bread slightly before adding ingredients to enhance crunchiness and prevent potential wetness from fresh ingredients.
- For gluten-free option, swap sourdough with gluten-free bread and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Try different herbs like oregano or thyme for varied flavor profiles beyond traditional basil.
- Use olive oil spray instead of butter and part-skim mozzarella for lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 660 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg