Description
Mouthwatering avocado, mozzarella & tomato grilled cheese combines classic comfort with fresh Mediterranean flavors. Melted cheese, creamy avocado, and juicy tomatoes create a quick sandwich that satisfies your craving for something simple yet spectacular.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 slices bread (sourdough or your choice)
- 1/2 avocado, mashed
- 2–3 slices fresh mozzarella
- 2–3 slices tomato
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh basil (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Gently crush ripe avocado with a fork, incorporating salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance its creamy texture and flavor profile.
- Select high-quality bread slices and generously spread the seasoned avocado mixture across one surface, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Delicately arrange thin mozzarella slices over the avocado spread, creating a smooth and consistent cheese layer.
- Place vibrant tomato slices atop the mozzarella, allowing their juicy essence to complement the cheese and avocado.
- Scatter fresh basil leaves across the tomatoes for an aromatic herbal dimension.
- Crown the creation with the second bread slice, pressing gently to secure the layers.
- Coat both exterior bread surfaces with softened butter, ensuring complete and uniform coverage for optimal golden-brown grilling.
- Preheat a skillet to medium heat, approximately 325-350°F, to achieve perfect caramelization without burning.
- Carefully transfer the prepared sandwich to the heated skillet, grilling for 3-4 minutes until the bread transforms into a crisp, golden-brown exterior.
- Flip the sandwich with a spatula, continuing to grill the opposite side for an additional 3-4 minutes until the mozzarella melts completely and becomes delightfully stringy.
- Remove from heat, let rest momentarily, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Select ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure for the creamiest texture and most flavorful spread.
- Use fresh, high-quality mozzarella for optimal melting and rich, smooth cheese experience in the grilled sandwich.
- Try different bread types like sourdough or whole grain to add extra depth and nutritional variety to the classic grilled cheese.
- Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making the sandwich soggy during grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg