Avocado Mozzarella Tomato Grilled Cheese
The Avocado Mozzarella Tomato Grilled Cheese is a fresh twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, combining creamy avocado, melty fresh mozzarella, and juicy ripe tomatoes grilled between buttery crispy whole grain or sourdough bread. This recipe offers a delicious harmony of flavors and textures, with a healthier touch from fresh vegetables and avocado’s healthy fats. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it is perfect for a quick lunch, snack, or cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 4 slices sturdy whole grain or sourdough bread
Cheese
- 4–6 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced or shredded
Vegetables
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 medium ripe tomato, thinly sliced
Condiments & Seasonings
- Butter, enough to generously butter 4 slices of bread
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Slice the tomatoes thinly and shred or slice the fresh mozzarella. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop or slice the creamy flesh. Have your bread slices ready.
- Assemble the sandwich: Butter one side of each bread slice evenly. On the unbuttered side, layer slices of mozzarella, avocado, and tomato. Lightly sprinkle salt and black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Grill the sandwich: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich buttered side down in the pan. Grill until the bread is golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip and grill the other side until the cheese melts and the bread is crisp. Optionally, cover the pan briefly to help the cheese melt faster.
- Serve immediately: Slice the sandwich in half and enjoy the warm, gooey, and fresh flavors while everything is perfectly melty and delicious.
Notes
- Butter evenly across the entire bread surface for consistent crispiness and flavor.
- Grill on medium or medium-low heat to allow cheese to melt without burning the bread.
- Pat tomato slices dry with a paper towel to avoid sogginess.
- Choose ripe avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure for the creamiest texture.
- Cover the pan briefly while grilling to help the cheese melt faster.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, avocado sandwich, mozzarella sandwich, tomato sandwich, vegetarian, quick lunch, comfort food
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