Avocado Grilled Cheese
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Main Course
Avocado Grilled Cheese
Description
This Avocado Grilled Cheese recipe combines fresh baby spinach, crumbled goat cheese, ripe avocado, and garlic processed together with olive oil to create a smooth, flavorful spread. Seasoned with salt and pepper, the mixture includes shredded mozzarella folded in for meltiness and texture contrast.
Butter is spread on one side of each slice of bread for frying. The avocado spread is evenly divided on the unbuttered sides of half the slices, then topped with the remaining slices buttered side up. Cooking on low heat with a covered skillet allows the cheese to melt gently while the bread turns golden brown and crispy.
The sandwiches are sliced and served immediately for a warm, rich sandwich with a creamy texture and balanced flavors from the avocado and goat cheese pairing. The gentle cooking preserves moisture inside while crisping the outside.
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
- 2 avocado halved, seeded and peeled
- 2 cloves garlic
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 4 tablespoons butter at room temperature, unsalted
- 8 lices organic bread brand eureka! Seeds the Day
Instructions
- Combine spinach, goat cheese, avocados and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified. Stir in mozzarella.
- With a butter knife, spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices, buttered side down, on work surface. Divide avocado mixture evenly on all slices. Top with remaining slices, buttered side up.
- Heat a large skillet over low heat. Add sandwiches and cover; cook, turning once with a spatula, until golden brown and the cheese has just melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Slice and serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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