Description
Melted mozzarella hugs creamy avocado and juicy tomatoes between golden, crispy bread slices in this irresistible grilled cheese. Cheese lovers will savor each gooey, Mediterranean-inspired bite that promises comfort and fresh flavors in one delightful sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 2 slices of bread
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
Instructions
- Lavishly spread creamy mashed avocado across one bread slice, creating an even, smooth base layer.
- Artfully arrange vibrant tomato slices over the avocado, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously layer mozzarella cheese on top of tomatoes, allowing some overhang for melting potential.
- Sprinkle freshly ground salt and cracked black pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Carefully place the second bread slice atop the layered ingredients, forming a cohesive sandwich.
- Coat both exterior sides of the sandwich with softened butter, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Preheat a skillet to medium heat, creating an optimal grilling surface.
- Gently place the prepared sandwich into the heated pan, allowing it to sizzle and transform.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, watching for a golden-brown crust and completely melted cheese.
- Remove from heat, let rest momentarily to allow cheese to set, then slice diagonally.
- Serve immediately while warm, ensuring maximum flavor and gooey cheese enjoyment.
Notes
- Soften butter beforehand for smoother, easier spreading and more even grilling of the sandwich.
- Choose ripe but firm avocados to prevent soggy bread and maintain structural integrity of the grilled cheese.
- Consider using a cast-iron skillet for achieving a perfectly crispy, golden-brown exterior and even heat distribution.
- Experiment with herb additions like fresh basil or oregano to elevate the flavor profile and add a gourmet touch to this classic sandwich.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg