Extreme Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Description:
2011 Kick Off with Hass Avocados Recipe Contest –
Finalist
Recipe Courtesy of Alexis L. from Michigan, who says "Two of my favorite things in the world are avocado and grilled cheese, so I don't hesitate to combine the two whenever possible.
The mayonnaise in place of butter or oil on the outside of the grilled cheese is an old diner trick. I know it sounds crazy, but try it! You'll be pleasantly surprised.
You can mix it up and use whatever bread and cheese you'd like. If you're looking for something more filling, add some grilled chicken breast and crispy bacon for an Extreme Avocado Grilled Club Sandwich!"
This recipe was submitted by a Hass Avocado fan and has not been tested by the Hass Avocado Board.
Recipe Courtesy of Alexis L. from Michigan, who says "Two of my favorite things in the world are avocado and grilled cheese, so I don't hesitate to combine the two whenever possible.
The mayonnaise in place of butter or oil on the outside of the grilled cheese is an old diner trick. I know it sounds crazy, but try it! You'll be pleasantly surprised.
You can mix it up and use whatever bread and cheese you'd like. If you're looking for something more filling, add some grilled chicken breast and crispy bacon for an Extreme Avocado Grilled Club Sandwich!"
This recipe was submitted by a Hass Avocado fan and has not been tested by the Hass Avocado Board.
Ingredients:
- 1 Hass Avocado
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices baby Swiss cheese
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- Spicy mustard (like the hot Chinese stuff) to taste
- Mayonnaise, as need
- Optional: grilled chicken breast, cooked bacon slices
Instructions:
- Heat a pan over medium heat.
- Spread a thin layer of mayo on the outside of 4 slices of bread. Place them mayo-side-down on the hot pan.
- Slice the cheese and lay it on top of the bread in the pan. Add the meat if you're making a club sandwich.
- Spread the inside of the remaining bread slices with the mustard and place on top of the sandwiches in the pan. Spread a thin layer of mayo on top.
- When the bottoms of the sandwiches are nicely browned, flip them.
- While the sandwich is grilling, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop it into a bowl. Give it a quick mash with a fork. (Slices tend to slide out of the sandwich when you bite into it.)
- When the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted, remove the sandwiches from the pan.
- Open each sandwich and top with 1/4 of the mashed avocado. Close them back up, cut in half, and scarf! Don't forget the dill pickle!
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A
large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity
accordingly.
