Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 ripe Hass avocado
  • 8 ounces pepper jack cheese (coarsely grated)
  • 1 large tomato (thinly sliced)
  • 4 paper-thin slices sweet onion
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
  • 6 tablespoons butter (softened)

Instruction

  • Slice the avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pits and skin. Cut each half into thin slices and set aside.
  • Spread 1/2 of the softened butter onto 4 slices of the bread and arrange them, buttered side down in 1 or 2 large skillets over medium heat.
  • Top each slice of bread with about 1/4 cup of the pepper Jack cheese, add a slice of onion, a slice of tomato and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Top the tomato slices with avocado, then add the remaining pepper Jack cheese.
  • Butter the remaining slices of bread and place those, buttered side up, on top of each sandwich.
  • Cover the pan and cook until the bottom slice of bread is golden and toasted, 1 to 3 minutes. Press the sandwiches with the back of a spatula to flatten and "seal" them, then turn them carefully to the other side.
  • Cover and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until all the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted and golden. Transfer to plates and allow the sandwiches to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before cutting.