Avocado BLT Grilled Cheese (Printer View)

A decadent twist on the classic BLT featuring crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and gooey melted cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Method Steps:

01 - Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease.
02 - Lightly butter one side of each bread slice with softened butter, ensuring even coverage.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a work surface. Layer each with one cheese slice, two bacon slices, lettuce, tomato slices, and avocado slices. Season avocado and tomato with salt and pepper. Top with remaining cheese slices and bread slices buttered side up.
04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is fully melted, pressing gently with a spatula.
05 - Remove sandwiches from skillet and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Slice diagonally in half and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms leftovers and pantry staples into something that feels indulgent without any fancy techniques.
  • Every bite delivers crunch, creaminess, and that perfect salty-savory balance that keeps you coming back.
  • It cooks in under twenty minutes, making it ideal for those days when you need comfort food fast.
02 -
  • Do not rush the heat, medium-low is the sweet spot where the bread gets golden while the cheese has time to melt all the way through.
  • Pat your tomato slices dry with a paper towel before layering them in, or the sandwich will turn soggy before it even hits the skillet.
  • Use softened butter, not melted, because melted butter soaks into the bread instead of creating that crispy outer layer you want.
03 -
  • Press gently with the spatula while grilling to help everything meld together, but do not smash it flat or you will squeeze out all the good stuff.
  • Let the sandwich rest for a minute or two after cooking so the cheese firms up just enough to hold everything in place when you slice it.
  • If you are making more than two sandwiches, keep the finished ones warm in a low oven while you cook the rest so everyone eats at the same time.
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