Avocado Bacon Grilled Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 slices seeded whole grain bread or bread of choice
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2 slices cheese (e.g., cheddar, cheddar jack, gruyere, etc.), 1 oz each
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1/4 ripe Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled, and sliced
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2 slices crispy cooked bacon, halved horizontally
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1/2 tablespoon melted butter
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1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise
# Instructions:
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Preheat an individual sandwich maker or skillet over medium-high heat.
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Place one cheese slice on one bread slice. Spread avocado slices over the cheese, leaving a small border of cheese around the edges.
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Top with the second slice of cheese, bacon slices, and the remaining bread slice.
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Combine the melted butter and mayonnaise. Spread half of the mixture onto the top slice of bread.
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Carefully place the sandwich into the sandwich maker with the butter-mayo side down. Spread the remaining mixture on the other side of the sandwich, close the sandwich maker, and cook for 2 to 5 minutes or until the sandwich is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Remove sandwich with a spatula or tongs, cut in half, and serve immediately.
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Place sandwich in preheated skillet, spread butter-mayo mixture on the second side, and cook for 3 minutes. Flip the sandwich and cook for an additional 2 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula or grill press. If the bread seems dry, add a little extra butter and cook for a few more seconds on both sides until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
# Notes:
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Using a combination of melted butter and mayonnaise creates a crisp texture and buttery taste.
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Variation: Use two different types of cheese such as Swiss, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella.
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Serving Suggestion: Pair the sandwich with hot tomato soup for a comforting meal.
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Beverage Pairing: Serve with cold milk.
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Large avocados are recommended, averaging about 8 ounces each. Adjust the quantity if using smaller or larger avocados.