Avocado Grilled Cheese

This avocado grilled cheese recipe is a fun twist on a classic grilled cheese. It is creamy and full of flavor, and you can enjoy it as a light lunch, breakfast, or snack. With a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create this meal in no time.

All about Avocado Grilled Cheese

This avocado grilled cheese is a combination of savory and creamy. The bread is toasted in butter for a crispy outside and gooey center. The avocado is mashed with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, chili flakes, lime juice, and fresh parsley for a zesty flavor. The taste of the avocado mix is fresh and bright and mixes well with the melted cheeses.

The avocado in this recipe provides good fats, fiber, and many vitamins and minerals, such as B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, folate, potassium, and magnesium. And the cheese provides a great amount of protein and calcium. Try pairing the avocado grilled cheese sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries for a complete meal.

Ingredients You’ll Need for this Recipe

• Sourdough bread
• Butter
• Avocado
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Garlic powder
• Chili flakes
• The juice of half of a lime
• English cheddar, mozzarella, Gouda, and/or Parmesan
• A handful of fresh parsley

How to Make Avocado Grilled Cheese

1. Cut the avocado in half. Scoop out half of the avocado meat into a small bowl. Save the other half for another use.
2. Add the garlic powder, chili flakes, lime juice, salt, and olive oil and mix together.
3. Finely mince the parsley and add it to the avocado mixture.
4. Spread the butter on one side of each slice of bread.
5. Fill the sandwich with the seasoned avocado mash on the sides with no butter.
6. Add a layer of cheese and close the sandwich.
7. Heat a grill pan on medium-high heat. Toast the buttered sides of the sandwich in the grill pan on medium-high heat for around 5 minutes. Flip the sandwich halfway through the cooking time and cook until the bread is toasted and the cheeses are melted.

Tips and Variations for this Dish

Here are some tips to try with the avocado grilled cheese:

• Eat the sandwich hot right after you make it while the cheese is melty.
• Make sure to use fresh baked bread to elevate your sandwich.
• Swap out the types of cheese used in the recipe for whatever kind you have on hand. Or experiment with different combinations.
• Add cayenne pepper, hot sauce, or more chili flakes to the avocado mix if you want a spicier sandwich.
• Try adding other toppings like tomatoes, spinach, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and onions.
• Serve with a side salad or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
• Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein, texture, and flavor.
• Make a wrap instead of a sandwich by using large tortillas or flatbreads in place of the sourdough bread.
• Add extra flavors like pesto or tapenade for a more complex taste.

Avocado Grilled Cheese FAQ

How can I make this grilled cheese gluten free?

It’s easy to make this recipe gluten free. The only ingredient with gluten is the bread. So you can use gluten-free bread to make this sandwich gluten free.

Is this avocado grilled cheese vegan or vegetarian?

The recipe is vegetarian as written, but it is not vegan since it contains dairy cheese. But you could try using a vegan cheese in place of the dairy cheeses for a vegan version.

Can I use a different kind of bread?

Yes, you can use any kind of bread that you like. Ciabatta, whole wheat, or other types of artisan bread are all good options. You could also try a wrap such as tortillas, flatbreads, or pita bread. Make sure the size of the wrap will fit your avocado mash and cheese filling. If you use a whole grain bread, you can increase the amount of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

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