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4.58 from 7 votes

Blue Cheese + Smashed Avocado and Roasted Tomato Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese tastes over-the-top without the over-the-top effort
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 Sandwiches
Calories: 882kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 avocado lightly mashed
  • 1 cup fresh arugula
  • 4-6 ounces blue cheese crumbled
  • 4 slices seedy bread
  • softened butter for spreading

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Grease a baking sheet and add the halved tomatoes. Toss the tomatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, remove from the oven and set aside. When the tomatoes are finished roasting turn the oven to broil.
  • Lightly mash the avocado with the salt and pepper. Spread one side of each bread slice with softened butter. On the unbuttered sides evenly spread the mashed avocado among the insides of all 4 slices of bread. Add the blue cheese right on top of the mashed avocado. Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet and broil for 30 seconds to 1 minutes. Just until the blue cheese begins to melt. Remove from the oven and heat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Divide the arugula in two and place right on top of the melted blue cheese and then add a handful of the roasted tomatoes. Place the other half of the bread on top to make a sandwich. Place both sandwiches in the skillet. Cook until cheese is melted and both sides are golden brown, at least 3 minutes per side. Lower the heat if the bread gets too brown. Serve immediately

Nutrition

Calories: 882kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1165mg | Potassium: 947mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1790IU | Vitamin C: 21.8mg | Calcium: 412mg | Iron: 3mg