Bacon Avocado Ranch Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Golden grilled cheese with bacon, avocado, ranch, and cheddar makes a rich, flavorful main for quick comfort.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread & Spreads

01 - 4 slices sourdough or country-style 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Spread unsalted butter evenly over one side of each bread slice.
03 - Arrange two bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface.
04 - Spread 1 tablespoon ranch dressing on the unbuttered side of each prepared base slice.
05 - Top each dressed bread slice with 2 slices cheddar cheese, 2 cooked bacon slices, and half the avocado. Season with black pepper if desired.
06 - Place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered side facing out.
07 - Cook sandwiches in the preheated skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden and cheese is fully melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from heat, allow to rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately while warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses easy to find ingredients from pantry and fridge
  • Ready in just twenty minutes including prep
  • Satisfies cravings for creamy and crunchy textures in one bite
  • Customizable to use your favorite cheese or bread
02 -
  • Rich in protein from the bacon and cheddar
  • Great for using leftover bread or bacon
  • Packed with satisfying contrasts of creamy and crunchy textures
03 -
  • Spread butter all the way to edges for the best golden crisp all around
  • Do not rush grilling Use medium not high heat Goldenness on the outside means cheese melts fully inside
  • Layer cheese below and above bacon to seal in the fillings and enhance gooeyness
  • For the perfect cut use a serrated knife and wait just one minute after cooking so cheese does not spill out

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