Homemade Creamy Avocado Grilled Cheese
There’s something about a perfectly toasted, buttery sandwich that just makes the world feel right, and this Creamy Avocado Grilled Cheese is the ultimate upgrade. While a standard grilled cheese is comfort in its simplest form, adding thick, seasoned layers of ripe avocado transforms it into a rich, velvety experience that hits every flavor note.
Ingredients
- 4 thick slices sourdough or artisan bread
- 1 large ripe avocado sliced or lightly mashed
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese Sharp White Cheddar and Monterey Jack blend
- 3 tbsp salted butter softened
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter and garlic powder. Spread the mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice.
- If mashing the avocado, mix it with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. If slicing, season the slices directly.
- Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Divide half of the cheese between the two slices.
- Layer the avocado over the cheese, then top with the remaining cheese.
- Place the remaining bread slices on top, butter-side up.
- Grill for 4–5 minutes per side, flipping carefully once the bottom is golden-brown and crispy.
- Press down gently with a spatula after flipping to help the layers adhere.
- Remove from the pan, let rest for 60 seconds, and slice diagonally.