Avocado Mozzarella Grilled Cheese
A quick and melty Caprese-style grilled cheese featuring avocado, tomato, and mozzarella, ready in 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1/2 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 slices fresh tomato
- Optional: fresh basil leaves or pesto
Instructions
- Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a non-stick skillet or on a griddle over medium heat.
- Layer the mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and avocado slices on the bread in the skillet. Add basil or pesto if using.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Grill for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For an even crispier crust, ensure your griddle or skillet is preheated.
- You can substitute sourdough with your favorite bread.
- Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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