Best Grilled Cheese And Avocado Sandwich Recipes

GRILLED CHEESE AND AVOCADO SANDWICH

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Who doesn't love a grilled cheese sandwich? This version kicks it up a notch with avocado, tons of cheese and extra-crispy bread. -Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
8 slices sourdough bread
1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed, sliced
2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Steps:

Spread 3 tablespoons butter on 1 side of bread slices. Place bread, butter side down, in a large cast-iron skillet or on an electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. In another bowl, mix together remaining 3 tablespoons butter, mayonnaise, Manchego cheese and onion powder., To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with sliced Brie; add avocado slices. Sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over avocado slices. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inward. Spread the butter-mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 773 calories, Fat 60g fat (28g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 1023mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

BACON, AVOCADO, AND PEPPERJACK GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Bacon, Avocado, and Pepperjack Grilled Cheese Sandwich image

Not your typical grilled cheese. These flavors go great together. It's great without bacon for my vegetarian friends.

Provided by Chris McDaniel

Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Grilled Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 (3/4 inch thick) slices sourdough bread
¼ cup butter
8 slices cooked thick bacon
8 slices pepperjack cheese
1 red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 avocado, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

Lay bread on a work surface and spread butter on one side of each slice.
Layer bacon, 1 slice of cheese, onion rings, avocado slices, and another slice of cheese on top of the unbuttered-side of the bread; top with second slice of bread, buttered-side facing up.
Cook sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat, flipping once, until both sides are golden brown and cheese has melted, about 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 570.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g