Name: California Avocado Sourdough Melt (Standard)
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 slices Sourdough bread; 1/2 Avocado-ripe; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1/4 tsp Garlic powder; Salt To taste; Pepper To taste; 2 oz Cheddar cheese-shredded; 1 tbsp Butter-softened

Recipe tier

A classic, comforting melt featuring creamy avocado, sharp cheddar, and crispy sourdough bread.

Total 20 min

Serves 1

Steps 8

Ingredients 8

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Bread
2 slices 50 g Sourdough bread
Avocado Filling
100 g Avocado-ripe
1 tbsp 15 mL Lemon juice
tsp 1.25 mL Garlic powder
Salt Pinch To taste
Pepper Pinch To taste
Cheese
2 oz 57 g Cheddar cheese-shredded
Butter
1 tbsp 14 g Butter-softened

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a small bowl, mash the Avocado Filling avocado with lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Spread the softened Butter on one side of each slice of Sourdough bread.
Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a skillet over medium heat.
Spread the mashed avocado mixture evenly over the bread.
Sprinkle the Cheese over the avocado.
Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from skillet and serve immediately.