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Pesto Avocado Melt
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Grilled Cheese just got a makeover….with basil pesto, sliced tomato, and mashed avocado! So good you’ll almost forget it was ever “just” a grilled cheese…!

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It’s right around this point in the summer that I lose all interest in ever cooking dinner for my family again. I can’t really explain it, but if I had to guess, it probably has something to do with the fact that it’s summer….and I’m home with three kids (and often a few extra) all day, every day….and they expect me to feed them (all day, every day). So every day I make everyone breakfast, and I make everyone lunch, and I feed them in between, and by the time dinner rolls around, the last thing I want to do is make everyone dinner! Especially my kids! (Ha!)

I don’t know about you, but for me, it is so often SO ungratifying to make dinner for my kids! Not only do they complain about whatever it is before they’ve even tried it….and attempt to eat as little as they can and still get the go-ahead on a treat….but they are usually so distracted by thoughts of whatever they might do after dinner that I’m not sure how much of it they even taste, anyway!

Ok. That being said, I still do (usually) make dinner for my family…but around this time of summer, dinner starts to get reeeallly easy. Like buttered noodles easy, or quesadilla easy, or Jorden’s cooking chicken on the grill easy. And as much as I love (and need!) easy dinner options, I have to admit – I can only offer my kids the same three easy options for so long before I HAVE to come up with something new! And so, every now and then, a new easy dinner comes about…..and if we’re lucky, it’s as delicious as this Pesto Avocado Melt! All my favorite summer ingredients together in one sandwich – grilled, melted, and delightful.

Pesto Avocado Melt

Grilled Cheese just got a makeover….with basil pesto, sliced tomato, and mashed avocado! So good you'll almost forget it was ever "just" a grilled cheese…!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 797kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 4 slices bread
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 1 avocado

Instructions

  • Spread 2 slices of bread with 2 Tablespoons each prepared pesto.
  • Top each with 2 slices provolone, 2 slices tomato, 1/2 avocado (mashed), and remaining piece of bread.
  • Melt 1 Tablespoon in a skillet or panini press. Grill until bread is browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 797kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1054mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g

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  2. Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says

    I am SO with you! We are in a 90 degree stretch (and look to be all this week) so that means lots of swimming, beach trips, etc. I don’t want to cook! I made a pasta salad and a few easy grab and go things but this? This looks easy and yummy – I knew I should have grabbed the Trader Joes pesto when I was there yesterday! But, it gives me the perfect reason to head back! Have a great day my friend!

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  3. Julie Evink says

    So glad I’m not the only one that is feeling the summer rut. It’s hot, I don’t want to cook, I need a break. That’s how I feel at least! This looks yummy and so simple, perfect for summer!

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  6. Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says

    I have been in a total cooking funk. I just frankly don’t feel like doing it. It’s hot, we are busy running around and I’m feeling lazy. But a sandwich I could do. My family really loves avocados. I can see this being a staple! Great recipe Cathy!

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  12. Jen Nikolaus says

    Man oh man, this looks GOOD!!! And I totally 100% feel the same way about making dinner for my family, especially in the summer – I found myself saying YES out loud as I was reading what you wrote! I am definitely going to give this a try, you know how much I like pesto, lol! Pinning Cathy! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Terri Burfield says

    This look soooo good, I just recently been hooked on avocados, I am going to be making this sandwich for sure! Found you on the Pinterest Power Party. Headed to your facebook page to give a new like!

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  24. Ondra Corley says

    Yumm Sounds wonderful. Going to give this a try. Mmmm. Love avacado!! Wondering if you can use Swiss cheese instead of provolone??

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