3 Secrets to Amazing Caprese Avocado Grilled Cheese
Create a gourmet Caprese Avocado Grilled Cheese that blends creamy avocado, fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil between perfectly toasted bread. This sandwich is a wonderful lunch treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1/2 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
- 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 thin slices ripe tomato
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze (optional)
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a skillet over medium heat.
- Layer with mozzarella slices, tomato slices, avocado slices, and basil leaves on top of the bread in the skillet.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet. Slice in half, drizzle with balsamic glaze if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality, fresh mozzarella for the best flavor.
- If you like a little tang, lightly sprinkle the tomatoes with salt before adding the cheese.
- Keep the heat at medium to prevent the bread from burning before the cheese melts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Approx. 400
- Sugar: Approx. 3g
- Sodium: Approx. 500mg
- Fat: Approx. 28g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30g
- Fiber: Approx. 6g
- Protein: Approx. 18g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 40mg
