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Avocado Grilled Cheese Recipe

This has got to be one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I’ve ever made.  All I can say is WOW!

I made this sandwich in my cast iron skillet, which is my absolute favorite pan to cook with.  They’re very inexpensive and cook your food to perfection. I could talk about this pan all day.  Right…back to the grilled cheese sandwich. From the crispy bread and gooey cheese, to the fresh avocado, I can’t decide which part I like best.

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avocado grilled cheese

Avocado Grilled Cheese
Serves 1
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Total Time
5 min
Total Time
5 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
557g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 656
Calories from Fat 356
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g
63%
Saturated Fat 15g
76%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 19g
Cholesterol 59mg
20%
Sodium 898mg
37%
Total Carbohydrates 49g
16%
Dietary Fiber 16g
63%
Sugars 5g
Protein 31g
Vitamin A
652%
Vitamin C
176%
Calcium
90%
Iron
68%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 2 slices of your favorite bread, I used a marble rye fresh from the bakery
  2. Little bit of coconut or olive oil to spread onto bread
  3. 1 teaspoon pesto sauce
  4. Fresh baby spinach leaves
  5. 1/2 of a ripe avocado, sliced
  6. 2 slices of cheese, I used pepper jack, but I think fresh mozzarella or cheddar would also taste great
Instructions
  1. Heat skillet on medium heat.
  2. Spread a thin layer of oil over one side of each slice of bread. Flip over and spread the pesto sauce onto each slice of bread.
  3. Add slices of cheese to each slice of bread. Top with spinach and avocado.
  4. Fold together to create a sandwich.
  5. Place in heated skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side. I like to put another heavy pan on top of the sandwich to make it a pressed sandwich.
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Perfect Scrambled Eggs

Nothing says Sunday morning more than scrambled eggs. The search for the perfect scrambled eggs took me to this Gordon Ramsay recipe. It’s actually more of a technique rather than a recipe. Paired with a side of sautéed veggies not only makes delicious, but adds nutritional value to start your day.

perfect scrambled eggs

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs (I love farm fresh brown eggs)
  • 1 small pad of butter (just a little for some flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon scallions

Directions

  1.  Heat pan over medium heat. Break eggs right into the pan. Stir with a rubber spatula until mixed. It is kind of like making a risotto, stir, stir, stir. Once the eggs begin to set remove from heat and you guessed it, stir. Add butter and return to heat. Keep removing and putting pan back to heat eggs. Not sure why this works, but that’s what Gordon Ramsay did and they tasted great!  Once eggs are cooked add the scallions. 
  2. Serve up with a side of your favorite sautéed veggies. I had some spinach, broccoli, and red peppers that needed to be used up!

nutrional facts - scrambled eggs

Enjoy!

Wonton Wrapper Cheese Raviolis

This week I am cleaning out my fridge and pantry. I had some leftover wonton wrappers and some ricotta cheese. So I came up with these raviolis for dinner.  They also make a great finger appetizer since they crisp up so nicely in the oven, just serve with a small bowl of tomato sauce or pesto to dip.

Cheese Ravioli

Ingredients

  • wonton wrappers (found in the refrigerated produce section)
  • ricotta cheese
  • handful of  shredded parmesan cheese (next time I want to try with goat cheese)
  • 5-6 fresh basil leaves or chopped spinach leaves
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • dash of nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • your favorite tomato sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl mix cheeses, basil or spinach, garlic, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  3. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Lay wonton flat on baking sheet and add about 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture. Fold wrapper into a triangle and seal edges with water (I just dipped my finger in a bowl of water and smoothed around edges).
  4. Brush ravioli with olive oil and sprinkle with some parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake for about 15 minutes or until crispy. Watch, they brown up quick.
  6. Serve on a plate with sauce, or on a large serving tray with a small bowl of sauce to dip for an appetizer.

Enjoy!