Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwich

My love for avocado has already been established, so you'll understand why this recipe caught my eye. Just picture it with me--crusty bread, creamy guacamole, and melted cheese, all nestled together in one perfect sandwich that's ready to eat in less than 15 minutes. Seriously. It's indulgent and delicious, and will make you feel like you're at your favorite sandwich shop. Mmmm...

 

Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Altered from Two Peas & Their PodServes 2

1 ripe avocado
1/4 small onion, minced OR 1/8 tsp onion powder
1/2 clove garlic, minced (1/4 tsp pre-minced garlic)
1 small jalapeño, stems and seeds removed, minced OR a couple shakes of red pepper flakes (for those--like us--with low spice tolerance)
1 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon of fresh lime juice (but I'd start with 1 tsp, and add more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
A dash of freshly grated black pepper
1/2-1 Roma tomato, chopped
4 slices crusty (bakery) white or wheat bread
2-4 slices Cheddar cheese
Butter, for buttering bread

To make the guacamole-cut avocados in half. Remove seed. Scoop out avacado from the peel and put in a small bowl. Using a fork, mash the avocado. Add the onion (powder), garlic, jalapeño (or red pepper flakes), cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined. Add the chopped tomato and stir.

Heat a pan or griddle to medium-high heat. Spread desired amount of guacamole on both slices of bread then top with cheese (1-2 slices per sandwich). Butter outer slices of bread and grill on one side for about 2 minutes or until golden and crispy. Flip the sandwich and grill until golden brown. Make the other sandwich the same way and serve warm.