🥓🥑 BACON GUACAMOLE GRILLED CHEESE 🥑🥓
Crispy, creamy, and packed with flavor – the ultimate grown-up grilled cheese!
✨ WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
✔ Perfect contrast of crispy bacon & cool guac
✔ Ready in 15 minutes
✔ Upgrades basic grilled cheese to gourmet status
✔ Great for brunch, lunch, or drunk food
🛒 INGREDIENTS (Makes 2 Sandwiches)
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4 slices sourdough bread
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1 ripe avocado, mashed
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1 tbsp lime juice
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2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
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1/4 tsp garlic powder
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4 strips bacon, cooked crispy
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1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (or cheddar)
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2 tbsp butter (for grilling)
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Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Upgrades:
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Sliced jalapeños
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Pico de gallo
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Chipotle mayo
👨🍳 STEP-BY-STEP
1️⃣ MAKE QUICK GUAC
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Mash avocado with lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, salt & pepper
2️⃣ BUILD SANDWICHES
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Spread guacamole on two bread slices
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Layer cheese → bacon → extra cheese
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Top with remaining bread
3️⃣ GRILL TO PERFECTION
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Melt butter in skillet over medium-low heat
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Cook sandwiches 3-4 mins per side until golden
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Cover with lid for last minute to melt cheese
💡 PRO TIPS
✔ Extra crispy: Brush outside with mayo instead of butter
✔ Vegetarian: Omit bacon or use coconut bacon
✔ Make ahead: Prep guac & bacon in advance
✔ Air fryer option: 370°F for 6 mins, flip halfway
🍽️ SERVING IDEAS
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With: Tomato soup or tortilla chips
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Spicy twist: Add sriracha to guacamole
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Brunch version: Top with a fried egg
📸 TAG #GRILLEDCHEESEGOALS WHEN YOU MAKE THIS!
💬 “THE BEST GRILLED CHEESE I’VE EVER HAD!”
The cool, creamy guac cuts through the rich, melty cheese and smoky bacon – absolute perfection in every bite!
🔥 SWIPE ➡️ FOR MORE GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE IDEAS!
(Next up: Brie & Fig Jam Grilled Cheese!)
