Avocado, Mozzarella, and Tomato Grilled Cheese
This grilled cheese sandwich combines creamy avocado, gooey mozzarella, and juicy tomato for a fresh twist on a classic comfort food.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 slices Bread (sourdough, whole grain, or white) Room temperature
- 1 whole Avocado Peeled, pitted, and sliced thinly
- 2 slices Mozzarella cheese Fresh or low-moisture, at room temperature if possible
- 1 whole Tomato Ripe but firm, sliced about 1/4-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil Extra virgin, for drizzling
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt To taste
- 1 tablespoon Butter Softened for spreading
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat so it’s hot but not smoking; this helps the bread brown evenly.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread evenly, making sure the edges are coated for good browning.
- Place one slice of bread, butter side down, in the preheated skillet.
- Layer the bread with sliced avocado, arranging pieces so they cover most of the slice; then add mozzarella slices on top of the avocado, followed by tomato slices.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt to bring out the tomato and avocado flavors.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter side up, pressing gently so the sandwich has good contact with the skillet.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown and crisp. Flip carefully with a spatula and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes, or until browned and the cheese is fully melted. If the cheese needs extra melting, lower the heat and cover the skillet for 30–60 seconds.
- Remove from the skillet, let rest for 30 seconds, then slice in half and serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
For best texture, separate any salad or crispy sides when storing leftovers. Reheat in a skillet over low-medium heat to restore crispness.