Description
This Avocado, Mozzarella, and Tomato Grilled Cheese takes the classic comfort food to the next level with creamy avocado, fresh mozzarella, and juicy tomatoes. Grilled to golden perfection, this sandwich offers the perfect combination of melt-in-your-mouth cheese, rich avocado, and zesty tomato. It’s a delicious and satisfying twist on a traditional grilled cheese!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of Bread (your choice: sourdough, whole wheat, or white)
- 1 ripe Avocado (sliced)
- 1 large Tomato (sliced)
- 4 oz Fresh Mozzarella (sliced or torn into pieces)
- 2 tbsp Butter (softened, for spreading)
- 1 tsp Olive Oil (optional, for extra crispness)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Fresh Basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Slice the avocado, tomato, and mozzarella into thin pieces. Set aside.
- Assemble the Sandwich:
- Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the non-buttered side of one slice, layer the fresh mozzarella, avocado slices, and tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with the other slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
- Grill the Sandwich:
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. If you prefer extra crispness, drizzle a little olive oil on the skillet before placing the sandwich.
- Place the sandwich on the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Serve:
- Once the sandwich is golden and crispy, remove it from the skillet and cut it in half.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh basil for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a drizzle of balsamic glaze or pesto inside the sandwich before grilling.
- Use any bread you like, but sourdough or a hearty whole-grain bread works especially well for this combination.
- If you like extra cheese, feel free to add some grated Parmesan along with the mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snack
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg