Avocado BLT Grilled Cheese (Printer-friendly)

A decadent twist combining crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, creamy avocado, and melted cheese on golden buttery bread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Dairy

01 - 4 slices sourdough or country white bread
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 slices cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

→ Meats

04 - 4 slices thick-cut bacon

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
06 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
07 - 2 leaves romaine or butter lettuce

→ Condiments & Seasoning

08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
02 - Lightly apply softened butter to one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on work surface. Layer each with cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. Season avocado and tomato with salt and pepper. Top with remaining cheese slices and bread slices with buttered side facing up.
04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place assembled sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown with melted cheese, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side, applying gentle pressure with a spatula.
05 - Remove sandwiches from skillet and let rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Slice diagonally in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It combines two beloved sandwiches into one ridiculously satisfying meal that feels like breakfast and lunch had a delicious baby.
  • The creamy avocado balances the salty bacon and sharp cheese in a way that makes every bite feel a little indulgent.
  • You can have it on the table in twenty minutes, which means you can enjoy something special without spending your whole afternoon in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Don't crank the heat too high or the bread will burn before the cheese melts, medium-low gives you time to get everything warm and golden.
  • Pat the tomato slices dry with a paper towel before layering them in, otherwise they'll release moisture and make the bread soggy.
  • Use softened butter, not melted, it spreads easier and creates a more even crust without soaking into the bread.
03 -
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, assemble all the sandwiches first and cook them in batches, keeping the finished ones warm in a low oven.
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat evenly and gives you the most consistent golden crust.
  • Don't skip the resting step, it makes slicing cleaner and keeps all the good stuff inside where it belongs.
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