Avocado BLT Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

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

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat.
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 one cheese slice, cooked bacon, lettuce leaf, tomato slice, and avocado slice. Season avocado and tomato with salt and pepper. Top with remaining cheese slice, then remaining bread slice with buttered side up.
04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place assembled sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is fully melted, pressing gently with a spatula.
05 - Remove sandwiches from skillet and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It satisfies every craving at once: crunchy, creamy, salty, tangy, and indulgent in every bite.
  • You get a restaurant-quality sandwich using ingredients you probably already have on hand.
  • It comes together in 20 minutes flat, perfect for when youre too hungry to wait.
  • The avocado adds a lush, buttery texture that makes regular grilled cheese feel incomplete.
02 -
  • If your heat is too high, the bread will burn before the cheese melts—medium-low is non-negotiable.
  • Pat the tomato slices dry with a paper towel before layering them in, or they will make the bread soggy.
  • Do not skip seasoning the avocado and tomato inside the sandwich, it is the difference between good and unforgettable.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently with your spatula while it cooks to help the cheese melt faster and bind all the layers together.
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one—it distributes heat evenly and gives you the most consistent golden crust.
  • If you are making multiple sandwiches, keep the finished ones warm in a low oven while you cook the rest.
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