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

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.

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