Avocado BLT Grilled Cheese (Printable View)

A decadent twist on the classic BLT with crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and gooey melted cheese on golden buttery bread.

# 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 in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, approximately 8-10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
02 - Lightly butter one side of each bread slice with softened butter.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Layer each with cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. Season avocado and tomato with salt and pepper. Top with remaining cheese slices and bread, buttered side up.
04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown with melted cheese, approximately 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula.
05 - Remove sandwiches from skillet and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Slice diagonally in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It combines everything you love about a BLT with the comfort of melted cheese and buttery toasted bread.
  • The creamy avocado adds richness that ties all the textures together beautifully.
  • You can make it in twenty minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
  • It feels like a treat but comes together as easily as any weeknight dinner.
02 -
  • Do not rush the heat, medium low gives the cheese time to melt before the bread burns.
  • Pat the tomato slices dry with a paper towel before adding them to prevent sogginess.
  • Use ripe but firm avocado, overripe ones turn mushy and make the sandwich slippery.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently with your spatula while it cooks to help the layers meld together.
  • If your skillet is not large enough for both sandwiches, cook them one at a time and keep the first one warm in a low oven.
  • Use a sharp serrated knife to slice the sandwich cleanly without squishing the fillings out.
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