Description
This Creamy Avocado Grilled Cheese recipe combines the richness of avocado with gooey cheeses to create a decadent and satisfying sandwich.
Ingredients
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- 4 slices of bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Avocado: Mash the ripe avocado in a bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the mashed avocado, shredded mozzarella, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Sandwich: Spread butter and mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. Place a generous amount of the avocado-cheese mixture between two slices.
- Grill: Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwiches until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve: Optionally, add fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked bacon or sliced tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Experiment with different cheeses like Swiss or pepper jack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg