Description
Creamy Havarti cheese melts perfectly over ripe avocado slices in this mouthwatering Havarti Avocado Sandwich. Crisp bread and fresh ingredients create a quick, satisfying lunch that satisfies your midday cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices rye or sourdough bread, toasted
- 2–4 slices havarti cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
Condiments and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1/3 cup sliced dill pickles
- 1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1 cup fresh sprouts/microgreens
- Pickled red onion
- Pickled jalapenos
Spicy Mayo:
- 1/2 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty, creamy mayo by blending selected ingredients and seasoning with a pinch of salt for enhanced flavor.
- Set broiler to high heat (500°F). Carefully butter the exterior of each bread slice while generously spreading spicy mayo on the interior surface.
- Arrange Havarti cheese slices directly onto mayo-coated bread, positioning fresh tomatoes cut side up for maximum roasting potential.
- Broil for 2-4 minutes, vigilantly monitoring as cheese melts and tomatoes develop charred edges, creating a golden, bubbly surface.
- Systematically layer sun-dried tomatoes, crisp pickles, tangy pepperoncini, delicate sprouts, creamy avocado slices, sharp red onion, and spicy jalapeños.
- Complete the sandwich by positioning the top bread slice cheese-side down, pressing gently to ensure cohesive assembly.
- Slice diagonally to reveal intricate layers, serving immediately while ingredients remain warm and mayo maintains its vibrant consistency.
- Optional: Accompany with additional mayo for dipping and enhance the overall gustatory experience.
Notes
- Create a perfectly even mayo by whisking ingredients slowly and tasting before seasoning to balance flavors.
- Broiling tip: Keep oven door slightly open and watch closely to prevent burning, ensuring cheese melts and tomatoes char beautifully without scorching.
- Customize sandwich for dietary needs by substituting bread with gluten-free options, using vegan cheese alternatives, or replacing mayo with plant-based spreads.
- Maximize flavor intensity by lightly toasting bread beforehand and letting ingredients sit at room temperature to enhance natural taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg