Avocado, Mozzarella, and Tomato Grilled Cheese
A delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich featuring creamy avocado, melted mozzarella, and juicy tomatoes for a satisfying meal that's easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 slices slices of bread (whole grain or sourdough) Choose a sturdy variety
- 1 whole ripe avocado Make sure it's creamy
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced Melted mozzarella is best
- 1 medium tomato, sliced Use fresh, juicy varieties
- 1 tablespoon butter For spreading on bread
- to taste salt Enhances flavor
- to taste black pepper For extra spice
- optional fresh basil leaves or a drizzle of olive oil For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the avocado, mozzarella, and tomato, and set them aside.
Cooking
- Spread butter on one side of one slice of bread. Place it butter-side down on a preheated skillet over medium heat.
- Layer the mozzarella slices evenly over the bread in the pan.
- Add the avocado slices on top of the mozzarella, followed by the tomato slices. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt.
- Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and crispy.
- Once both sides are cooked and the cheese is melted, remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it cool for a minute.
- Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately.
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Notes
Experiment with different cheeses or add layers of cooked chicken or roasted peppers for a filling version. Store leftovers wrapped tightly and consume within a couple of days.