Avocado Toast Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Creamy avocado and melted cheese come together on toasted sourdough for a rich, satisfying sandwich.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or whole grain bread

→ Avocado

02 - 1 large ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Cheese

05 - 4 slices cheddar cheese or preferred melting cheese

→ Butter

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth but slightly chunky.
02 - Arrange bread slices and spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice.
03 - Flip two slices and evenly spread mashed avocado on the unbuttered side. Layer two slices of cheese on each slice with avocado.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices, ensuring buttered sides face outward, forming two sandwiches.
05 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
06 - Place sandwiches in skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently until bread is golden brown and cheese melts.
07 - Remove from heat, let cool slightly, slice in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in under 20 minutes, making weeknight dinners feel effortless.
  • The creamy avocado and melted cheese create a texture contrast that somehow feels indulgent yet balanced.
  • You can make it in one pan and still feel like you've done something special.
02 -
  • Don't skip the lemon juice in the avocado—it's the difference between bright and flat, and it keeps oxidation at bay so leftovers stay green.
  • Medium heat is your friend here; too hot and the bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and you end up with a pale, sad sandwich.
  • Softened butter spreads evenly and browns more uniformly than cold butter straight from the fridge.
03 -
  • Prep your avocado and butter your bread while the skillet heats—this keeps everything moving and ensures your sandwiches hit the pan at the right temperature.
  • If your cheese isn't melting fast enough, lower the heat slightly and cover the skillet with a lid for the last minute of cooking to trap steam and speed things up.
  • Make sure your avocado is truly ripe but not brown inside; there's a small window of perfect ripeness where this sandwich shines brightest.
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