Avocado BLT Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Decadent grilled cheese featuring crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and melted cheddar on golden, buttery bread.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Instructions:

01 - Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and cool.
02 - Lightly butter one side of each bread slice with softened butter.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on work surface. Layer each with cheese slice, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado slices. 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 skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese melts, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Press gently with spatula while cooking.
05 - Remove sandwiches from skillet and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes. Slice diagonally in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It combines everything you love about a BLT with the gooey comfort of grilled cheese in one gloriously messy sandwich.
  • You get multiple textures in every bite: crispy bacon, creamy avocado, juicy tomato, and that perfect golden crust.
  • It comes together in 20 minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
02 -
  • Do not use high heat or your bread will burn before the cheese melts, leaving you with a sad, unmelted center.
  • Season the avocado and tomato directly or they will taste bland next to all that bacon and cheese.
  • Let the sandwich rest for a minute or two after cooking so the cheese firms up slightly and does not slide out on the first bite.
03 -
  • Press gently but firmly with your spatula while grilling to help the cheese melt evenly and hold everything together.
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the most even, beautiful browning.
  • If your avocado is not quite ripe, let it sit on the counter for a day or two until it yields to gentle pressure.
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