Creamy Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This creamy avocado grilled cheese sandwich is a quick, comforting lunch upgrade featuring golden, buttery bread, gooey melted cheese, and a rich avocado mash. It’s easy to make in under 10 minutes and endlessly customizable for any taste or dietary need.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 slices thick-cut sourdough bread (or whole wheat or gluten-free bread)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (or vegan butter)
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt (flaky sea salt or table salt)
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 slices cheddar or mozzarella cheese (or vegan cheese)
- Optional: tomato slices
- Optional: thinly sliced red onion
- Optional: baby spinach leaves
- Optional: chili flakes
Instructions
- Place the ripe avocado in a small bowl. Mash with a fork until creamy but still slightly chunky. Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice (about 1/2 tablespoon per slice).
- Lay two slices of bread, butter-side down, on a cutting board. Spread the mashed avocado evenly onto both slices. Top each with a slice of cheddar or mozzarella cheese. Add optional tomato, onion, spinach, or chili flakes if desired.
- Place the remaining bread slices on top, butter-side up. Press gently.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the assembled sandwiches to the hot pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until deep golden and crispy.
- Check that the cheese is melted and avocado is warm. If needed, cover the pan with a lid for the last minute.
- Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute.
- Slice each sandwich in half diagonally and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crunch, use thick-cut bread and don’t skimp on butter. Mash avocado while the skillet heats up for efficiency. Cover the pan briefly to help melt cheese. Customize with add-ins like tomato, onion, spinach, or chili flakes. Use gluten-free or vegan substitutes as needed. Let the sandwich rest before slicing to prevent filling from oozing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 16
Keywords: grilled cheese, avocado, sandwich, quick lunch, vegetarian, comfort food, easy recipe, kid-friendly, cheesy, sourdough