Blue Cheese + Smashed Avocado and Roasted Tomato Grilled Cheese

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Blue Cheese + Smashed Avocado and Roasted Tomato Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese tastes over-the-top without the over-the-top effort

679 kcal /serving 30 min Serves 2 Easy American Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240ml) grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 avocado (lightly mashed)
  • 1 cup (240ml) fresh arugula
  • 4-6 oz blue cheese (crumbled)
  • 4 slices seedy bread
  • softened butter (for spreading)

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Grease a baking sheet and add the halved tomatoes.
  3. Toss the tomatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper.
  4. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, remove from the oven and set aside.
  5. When the tomatoes are finished roasting turn the oven to broil.
  6. Lightly mash the avocado with the salt and pepper.
  7. Spread one side of each bread slice with softened butter.
  8. On the unbuttered sides evenly spread the mashed avocado among the insides of all 4 slices of bread.
  9. Add the blue cheese right on top of the mashed avocado.
  10. Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet and broil for 30 seconds to 1 minutes.
  11. Just until the blue cheese begins to melt.
  12. Remove from the oven and heat a skillet over medium heat.
  13. Divide the arugula in two and place right on top of the melted blue cheese and then add a handful of the roasted tomatoes.
  14. Place the other half of the bread on top to make a sandwich.
  15. Place both sandwiches in the skillet.
  16. Cook until cheese is melted and both sides are golden brown, at least 3 minutes per side.
  17. Lower the heat if the bread gets too brown.
  18. Serve immediately.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

679 Calories
24.4g Protein 21% DV
41.5g Carbs 14% DV
48.3g Fat 62% DV
10.3g Fiber 27% DV
6.5g Sugars
1104mg Sodium 74% DV
63mg Cholesterol 18% DV
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Sulphite Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Lunch
Tags quick, comfort-food, grilled