Bacon Tomato Avocado Grilled Cheese
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Crispy bacon, creamy avocado and juicy tomatoes are combined in this scrumptious gruyere and avocado grilled cheese sandwich recipe!
Thanks to my friends at Farmer John for sponsoring today’s post!
It’s National Grilled Cheese Day y’all and I couldn’t be more excited, because, bread + butter + cheese, yes, please! Add in crispy bacon and creamy avocado and you’ve just combined everything I love into one epic grilled cheese sandwich!
This morning, I made an appearance on Good Day Sacramento to celebrate this awesome foodie holiday. I shared three of my favorite grilled cheese sandwich recipes, including this new Bacon Tomato Avocado Grilled Cheese sandwich, which I partnered up with my friends at Farmer John to create!
How to make it
To make this cheesy spin on a classic BLT, start by cooking the bacon. I recommend following this guide for how to cook bacon in the oven. Layer it onto buttered bread with shredded gruyere cheese, spinach, tomatoes and avocado.
Cook the grilled cheese sandwich in a large skillet or on a griddle for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Serve immediately for ultimate cheesy goodness!
What to serve with it
Delicious sides likes tots or fries go great with a grilled cheese sandwich, or you can always go with the classic pairing of grilled cheese and tomato soup! Grab some delicious recipe inspiration for sides below.
- Homemade Baked Sweet Potato Tots
- 29 Minute Roasted Tomato Soup
- Rosemary Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries
- Crab Fries
- Crispy Smashed Potatoes
More grilled cheese recipes
- Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
- Buffalo Turkey Grilled Cheese
- Prosciutto Provolone Fig Grilled Cheese
- Caramelized Pear and Brie Grilled Cheese
- Sriracha Candied Bacon Grilled Cheese
Bacon Tomato Avocado Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 4 slices FARMER JOHN® Classic Bacon
- 2 slices bread, sourdough recommended
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup gruyere cheese, shredded
- 2 slices tomato
- ¼ cup fresh spinach leaves
- ½ avocado, mashed
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, flipping throughout.
- Remove the bacon from the skillet, cut each slice of bacon in half and set aside.
- Spread 1 tbsp butter on each slice of bread. On the opposite side of one slice of bread, add ¼ cup gruyere cheese, two slices of bacon, tomatoes and spinach leaves.
- Spoon the avocado on top of the spinach, then place the remaining two slices of bacon on top, with the remainder of the gruyere cheese. Place the other piece of bread, butter side facing out, on top of the cheese.
- Heat a large skillet on the stove over medium heat. Once heated, add the grilled cheese sandwich and cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts
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One Comment on “Bacon Tomato Avocado Grilled Cheese”
This is the best looking grilled cheese sandwich I have ever seen. I’ve got the avocado and now need to get to the store for the rest. Can’t wait to make this. Thanks!