Description
Avocado, Mozzarella, and Tomato Grilled Cheese is an elevated version of the classic comfort food, featuring creamy mozzarella, fresh avocado, and juicy tomatoes. Grilled to golden perfection, it offers a perfect balance of savory, creamy, and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
1/2 avocado, sliced
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
2 slices multigrain bread (Ezekiel sprouted grain bread works great)
A dab of butter
Optional Substitutions: For a vegan version, use your favorite plant-based cheese and butter. You can also add fresh basil or a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
Instructions
- Butter the Bread: Butter the outside layers of both slices of bread to ensure a golden, crispy exterior as it grills.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, on a frying pan heated to medium heat. Layer the mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, and avocado slices on top of the bread.
- Top and Grill: Place the other slice of bread on top, butter side up. Grill the sandwich for a few minutes on each side, flipping it carefully once the bread is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt.
- Optional: Cover the Pan: For an even melt, cover the pan with a lid for a minute or two after flipping the sandwich. This will help the cheese melt without over-browning the bread.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the sandwich is golden and the cheese is gooey and melted inside, remove it from the pan. Slice and serve immediately, enjoying the perfect combination of flavors.
Notes
This sandwich can be customized with additional veggies like spinach, arugula, or roasted red peppers for more texture and flavor.
For a spicy version, add jalapeños or a drizzle of sriracha.
For a vegan version, swap the cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
