Avocado, Mozzarella, and Tomato Grilled Cheese
A creamy and delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich featuring avocado, mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- 1 whole ripe avocado
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced high-quality mozzarella recommended
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter for frying
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- to taste Fresh basil leaves (optional) for added flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by heating a skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- While the pan heats, slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly onto one side of each slice of bread.
- On top of the mashed avocado, layer the mozzarella slices and then the tomato slices. If you like, add fresh basil leaves for an extra flavor boost.
- Place the second slice of bread on top, avocado side down, to create a sandwich.
- Drizzle olive oil or spread butter on the outer sides of the bread.
Cooking
- Place the sandwich in the heated skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, ensuring the cheese melts.
- Once both sides are golden and the mozzarella is oozing, remove the sandwich from the pan.
- Let it cool for a minute, then slice in half and enjoy!
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Notes
For a heartier meal, consider serving with a warm bowl of tomato soup or a light side salad.