Bacon Avocado Ranch Grilled Cheese (Printer View)

Bacon, avocado, ranch, and cheddar melt between golden bread slices for irresistible flavor.

# What you'll need:

→ Bread & Spreads

01 - 4 slices sourdough or country bread
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons ranch dressing

→ Cheese

04 - 4 slices cheddar cheese

→ Proteins

05 - 4 slices cooked bacon

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced

→ Seasonings

07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - Warm a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot.
02 - Spread softened butter evenly across one side of each bread slice.
03 - Arrange two bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean workstation.
04 - Spread 1 tablespoon ranch dressing on the unbuttered side of each bread base.
05 - Top each base slice with 2 slices cheddar cheese, 2 bacon slices, and half the avocado. Season lightly with black pepper.
06 - Close each sandwich with the remaining bread, ensuring buttered side faces outward.
07 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is deeply golden and cheese has melted.
08 - Transfer to a board, rest for 1 minute, slice, and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses only six main ingredients you probably have in your kitchen
  • Finished in about twenty minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect balance of creamy avocado and crispy bacon in every bite
  • Crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults
02 -
  • Makes an easy weeknight meal or indulgent snack
  • High in protein and satisfying fats
  • Ready to eat in twenty minutes or less
03 -
  • Always use room temperature butter for easy spreading across the bread edges
  • To avoid soggy bottoms let sandwiches rest on a wire rack after grilling so air circulates underneath
  • If you try to rush the cheese melt you risk over-browning the bread Patience over medium heat is key to gooey insides and crisp exteriors
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