Avocado BLT Grilled Cheese (Printable)

A decadent twist on the classic BLT featuring crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato, creamy avocado, and gooey melted cheese.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

01 - Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease.
02 - Lightly spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice, ensuring even coverage.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a work surface. Layer each with cheese, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato slices, and avocado slices. Season avocado and tomato with salt and pepper. Top with remaining cheese slices and bread slices with buttered side facing up.
04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place assembled sandwiches in the pan and cook until golden brown with melted cheese, approximately 3-4 minutes per side, gently pressing with a spatula for even cooking.
05 - Remove sandwiches from heat and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes. Slice diagonally in half and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It turns a classic BLT into something warm, melty, and way more satisfying without being complicated.
  • The creamy avocado keeps everything from feeling too rich, and the crunch from the lettuce makes every bite interesting.
  • You can make it in twenty minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
02 -
  • If your heat is too high, the bread will burn before the cheese melts, so keep it at medium-low and be patient.
  • Layering the cheese directly against the bread on both sides helps glue everything together and keeps the avocado from making things slippery.
  • Don't skip the resting step after grilling; cutting into a hot sandwich immediately makes everything fall apart.
03 -
  • Press down gently with your spatula while the sandwich cooks to help the cheese melt faster and keep everything compact.
  • If you're making more than two sandwiches, keep the finished ones warm in a low oven while you cook the rest.
  • 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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