Description
This Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwich combines creamy avocado mashed with lime and garlic powder, layered with fresh tomato, red onion, and melted cheddar or pepper jack cheese on buttery toasted sourdough bread. A quick stovetop meal perfect for a satisfying vegetarian lunch or dinner with vibrant flavors and gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
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Bread and Butter
- 4 slices sourdough or sandwich bread
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Guacamole Mixture
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and mashed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sandwich Fillings
- 1 small tomato, thinly sliced and patted dry
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices cheddar or pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the guacamole: In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocado thoroughly with lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until you achieve a creamy consistency without large chunks.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread the guacamole evenly over two slices of bread. Layer tomato slices and red onion evenly on top of the guacamole. Add two slices of cheese on each, then cover with the remaining bread slices to close the sandwich.
- Butter the bread: Spread softened butter evenly on the outer sides of each sandwich, ensuring complete coverage for a golden crust when cooked.
- Cook on stovetop: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula to help melting. Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from heat, slice them in half if desired, and serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- For additional protein, add sliced turkey breast or crispy bacon inside the sandwich before cooking.
- Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making the sandwich soggy.
- Use ripe but firm avocado to ensure smooth spreading and good texture.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for varied flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
