Avocado BLT Grilled Cheese (Print-Friendly)

A decadent twist combining crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato, creamy avocado, and gooey melted cheese on golden buttery bread.

# 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

# How To Make It:

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 clean surface. Layer each with cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado slices. Season avocado and tomato with salt and pepper to taste. Top with remaining cheese slices and bread slices, buttered side up.
04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place assembled sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown with melted cheese, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Press gently with a spatula occasionally for even cooking.
05 - Remove sandwiches from skillet and cool for 1-2 minutes. Slice diagonally in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes two beloved sandwiches and fuses them into something richer and more satisfying than either one alone.
  • The creamy avocado cools the salty bacon and balances the sharp cheese in a way that feels both indulgent and surprisingly fresh.
  • Everything comes together in about twenty minutes, making it perfect for weekend brunch or a quick dinner that feels special.
  • You get textures in every bite: crisp bread, melty cheese, crunchy bacon, soft avocado, and juicy tomato.
02 -
  • If your heat is too high, the bread will burn before the cheese melts, so keep it medium low and be patient.
  • Blot your tomato slices with a paper towel before adding them to prevent the bread from getting soggy halfway through cooking.
  • Don't skip seasoning the avocado and tomato, it makes a bigger difference than you'd think.
03 -
  • Press down gently with your spatula while grilling to help the cheese melt and the layers fuse together without smashing the sandwich flat.
  • If your avocado is slightly underripe, microwave the slices for ten seconds to soften them just enough.
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat evenly and gives you the most consistent golden crust.
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