Avocado BLT Grilled Cheese (Printable)

A gourmet twist on the classic BLT with crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and melted cheese between golden buttered 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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
02 - Lightly butter one side of each bread slice with softened butter.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Layer each with cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato slices, and avocado. Season avocado and tomato with salt and pepper. Top with remaining cheese slices and bread slices, buttered side up.
04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown with melted cheese, approximately 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula.
05 - Remove sandwiches from skillet and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Slice diagonally in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It combines all the comfort of grilled cheese with the fresh crunch and richness of a loaded BLT in one glorious sandwich.
  • You can have it on the table in 20 minutes, making it perfect for lazy brunches or quick dinners when you want something indulgent without much effort.
  • The warm avocado transforms into a creamy, almost sauce like layer that binds everything together in a way mayo never could.
02 -
  • Do not skip patting the tomato slices dry, the extra moisture can make your bread soggy and ruin the crispy texture you worked so hard to get.
  • Use medium low heat, not medium or medium high, or your bread will burn before the cheese has a chance to melt and you will end up with a sad, unmelted center.
  • Let the sandwiches rest for a minute after cooking, cutting them right away causes all the fillings to slide out and makes a mess on your plate.
03 -
  • Press gently with your spatula while grilling to help the cheese melt and the layers stick together, but do not smash it flat or you will squeeze out all the good stuff.
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the sandwich cleanly without crushing the bread or forcing the fillings out the sides.
  • If you are making multiple sandwiches, keep the finished ones warm in a low oven while you cook the rest so everyone eats at the same time.
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