Avocado BLT Grilled Cheese (Printer-friendly)

A decadent twist on the classic BLT with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, creamy avocado, and melted cheese on buttery sourdough 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

# How-To Steps:

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 work surface. Layer each with cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado slices. Season avocado and tomato with salt and pepper. Top with remaining cheese slices and bread, buttered side up.
04 - Heat a 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 cool for 1-2 minutes. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes everything you love about a BLT and makes it warm, melty, and even more satisfying.
  • You get crispy, creamy, tangy, and rich all in one bite without any fancy ingredients.
  • It comes together in 20 minutes but tastes like you put in way more effort.
02 -
  • Don't skip seasoning the avocado and tomato as you build, it makes all the difference between a good sandwich and a great one.
  • Use medium-low heat and be patient, rushing this on high heat will burn the bread before the cheese melts.
  • Press gently with the spatula while grilling to help everything meld together without squishing out the fillings.
03 -
  • Let the butter come to room temperature so it spreads easily without tearing the bread.
  • Use a heavy skillet or press down gently with a second pan while grilling for even browning and maximum melt.
  • Slice the avocado just before building so it doesn't brown, and if it starts to, a squeeze of lemon juice helps.
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