
The Bacon Avocado Melt upgrades your usual cheese sandwich with layers of smooth guac, crispy bacon, and ooey-gooey cheese. The golden, buttery bread gives that perfect crunch to this fast and filling treat. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this sandwich blends favorite comfort foods into one tasty package.
INGREDIENTS- Butter: 2 tbsp soft, for cooking and getting that golden finish.
- Bacon: 4 strips, crisped up, for that smoky punch.
- Guacamole: 1/2 cup, adding creaminess and tang.
- Cheddar cheese: 1/2 cup grated, for that melty goodness.
- Bread: 4 slices of whatever you like, maybe sourdough or whole grain.
- Step 6:
- Cut in half and enjoy while hot.
- Step 5:
- Flip carefully and cook another 3-4 minutes until golden and cheese melts through.
- Step 4:
- Put sandwiches in a medium-hot skillet and cook 3-4 minutes until they turn golden brown on bottom.
- Step 3:
- Place remaining bread on top with the buttered part facing up.
- Step 2:
- Layer grated cheddar, guacamole, and crunchy bacon on the plain side of two bread pieces.
- Step 1:
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- If you need to save some for later, warm it up in a skillet or toaster oven to get back that crunch.
- Eat right away to enjoy the contrast between crunchy outside and gooey inside.
- Try swapping cheddar with something different like Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a change.
- Make your own guacamole for best flavor, or add a splash of lime to store-bought for extra zing.
Advice from Top Cooks
- You can spread a thin coat of mayo on the outside bread instead of butter for an even crunchier result.
- Get your bacon ready ahead of time and dab off extra grease so your sandwich doesn't get soggy.
