Avocado Toast Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Creamy avocado and melted cheese on toasted sourdough create a flavorful, simple sandwich upgraded.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or whole grain bread

→ Avocado

02 - 1 large ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Cheese

05 - 4 slices cheddar cheese (or Gouda, Monterey Jack, or preferred melting cheese)

→ Butter

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth yet slightly chunky.
02 - Lay out the bread slices and spread one side of each with a thin layer of softened butter.
03 - Flip two slices over and evenly spread the mashed avocado on the unbuttered side.
04 - Place 2 slices of cheese atop the avocado-spread sides of each bread slice.
05 - Top each with remaining buttered bread slices, buttered side facing outward, to form two sandwiches.
06 - Warm a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
07 - Cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese melts.
08 - Remove from heat, let cool slightly, slice in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in under 20 minutes but tastes like you actually fussed over lunch.
  • The contrast between the cool avocado and warm melted cheese hits differently than a cold sandwich ever could.
  • It uses ingredients you probably have on hand, making it perfect for those days when you want something special without a grocery run.
02 -
  • An avocado that's just barely ripe works better than one that's perfectly ripe—perfectly ripe ones get too soft when the sandwich heats up and can turn mushy inside.
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable; high heat will burn the bread before the cheese finishes melting, leaving you with dark bread and cold cheese inside.
  • The lemon juice mixed into the avocado is not optional—it prevents browning and keeps the avocado tasting bright and fresh instead of oxidized and dull.
03 -
  • Soften your butter before you start so it spreads without tearing the bread, and you won't need to use as much to get full coverage.
  • The skillet is hotter and more forgiving than a griddle for this sandwich—you get that little bit of variation in heat that actually creates better browning and more flavor.
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