Description
Irresistible avocado, mozzarella, and tomato grilled cheese combines classic comfort with fresh Mediterranean flavors. Melted cheese, creamy avocado, and juicy tomatoes create a delightful sandwich that satisfies her hunger and delights her palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices bread (sourdough, multigrain, or your favorite type)
- 1 avocado (sliced or mashed)
- 2 medium tomatoes (thinly sliced)
- 8 oz (225 g) fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- 4 tbsps (60 g) butter (softened)
- 1 tsp dried basil or Italian seasoning (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Butter Preparation: Generously coat one side of each bread slice with creamy butter, positioning them unbuttered side upward on a clean workspace.
- Layering Foundation: Spread creamy avocado across half of the bread slices, then top with mozzarella slices and tomato rounds, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Seasoning Enhancement: Sprinkle salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried basil or Italian seasoning to elevate the flavor profile of the assembled ingredients.
- Sandwich Assembly: Crown the prepared slices with remaining bread, positioning buttered sides outward to create a golden exterior.
- Heating Surface: Preheat skillet or griddle to medium heat, creating an optimal cooking environment for transforming the sandwich.
- Cooking Process: Transfer assembled sandwiches to the heated surface, cooking for 3-4 minutes until achieving a rich, caramelized golden-brown color.
- Flipping and Finishing: Gently flip the sandwiches with a spatula, applying slight pressure to encourage cheese melting and flavor integration, cooking an additional 3-4 minutes until both sides turn crispy and golden.
- Serving Presentation: Remove from heat, slice diagonally into elegant halves, and serve immediately while warm, optionally pairing with a crisp green salad or light soup for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Butter Technique: Spread butter generously and evenly to ensure a consistent golden-brown crust with maximum crispiness.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Allow mozzarella to reach room temperature before assembling to guarantee smooth, complete melting throughout the sandwich.
- Avocado Selection: Choose ripe but firm avocados to prevent mushiness and maintain structural integrity during grilling.
- Heat Management: Maintain medium heat to prevent burning while allowing proper cheese melting and bread caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg