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Creamy Avocado Grilled Cheese

Golden, buttery grilled cheese elevated with creamy avocado slices and a blend of melty cheeses on sourdough.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 ripe avocado sliced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt optional

Method
 

  1. Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread generously.
  2. Place two slices butter-side down in a cold skillet. This is the secret — starting in a cold pan lets the bread toast slowly and evenly while the cheese melts completely.
  3. Layer cheddar and mozzarella on each slice, then fan avocado slices over one of them. Sprinkle with a tiny pinch of flaky salt if you have it.
  4. Turn the heat to medium-low. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is deeply golden and the cheese starts melting.
  5. Carefully place the non-avocado slice on top of the avocado slice, cheese sides together. Press gently with a spatula.
  6. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until both sides are golden and the cheese is fully melted. Cut diagonally and serve immediately.

Notes

The cold-pan start is everything. It gives the cheese time to melt before the bread burns. Trust the process.