Open Face Grilled Cheese Avocado Sandwich Recipes

GRILLED CHEESE AND AVOCADO SANDWICH

Who doesn't love a grilled cheese sandwich? This version kicks it up a notch with avocado, tons of cheese and extra-crispy bread. -Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Grilled Cheese and Avocado Sandwich image

Steps:

Spread 3 tablespoons butter on 1 side of bread slices. Place bread, butter side down, in a large cast-iron skillet or on an electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. In another bowl, mix together remaining 3 tablespoons butter, mayonnaise, Manchego cheese and onion powder., To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with sliced Brie; add avocado slices. Sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over avocado slices. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inward. Spread the butter-mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 773 calories, Fat 60g fat (28g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 1023mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
8 slices sourdough bread
1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed, sliced
2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

AVOCADO OPEN-FACED SANDWICH

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Avocado Open-Faced Sandwich image

Steps:

For the ricotta mixture: Add the ricotta, capers, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt and some pepper to a bowl. Set aside and allow the flavors to meld.
For the layers: Add the shallots to a bowl, cover with ice water and soak for 10 minutes prior to using.
Add the sea salt and lemon zest to a bowl and combine with your fingers.
To build: Top each slice of bread with some of the ricotta mixture, 2 slices avocado, 3 slices tomato and some shallots, sunflower seeds and lemon salt to finish. Cut diagonally.

Ingredients

1 cup whole-milk ricotta, drained
1 tablespoon capers, drained, rinsed and crushed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (the good stuff)
Zest of 1/2 lemon plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Big pinch kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 small shallot, sliced
2 tablespoons sea salt flakes
Zest of 1 lemon
6 slices sourdough bread, toasted
1 avocado, sliced
2 to 3 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons salted sunflower seeds

OPEN-FACED TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Open-Faced Tomato Grilled Cheese image

Steps:

Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine the olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Brush the cut sides of the baguette with some of the flavored oil. Grill cut-side down until toasted, about 4 minutes.
Rub the grilled sides of the baguette with the garlic. Top with the tomato slices, season with salt and cover with the provolone. Grill, covered, until the cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining flavored oil and season with salt. Cut into pieces.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
1/2 baguette, halved lengthwise
1 large clove garlic, halved
1 medium tomato, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/4 pound sliced provolone cheese