Avocado Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
Introduction
Start your day with a flavorful and satisfying Avocado Breakfast Sandwich that tastes like it came from a café. Featuring layers of Swiss and Cheddar cheese, creamy sliced avocado, and perfectly cooked eggs, this sandwich is quick to make and keeps you full well into lunchtime.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 2 slices Italian bread
- 1 ounce Swiss cheese, sliced
- 1 ounce Cheddar cheese, sliced
- ½ ripe avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the eggs and cook until done, about 2 to 5 minutes more. Transfer the eggs to a plate and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and place the bread slices butter-side down.
- Step 3: Quickly layer Swiss cheese on one slice of bread, then add one fried egg, followed by Cheddar cheese, the second fried egg, and the sliced avocado. Top with the remaining bread slice, butter-side up.
- Step 4: Carefully flip the sandwich and grill the other side until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Step 5: Remove the sandwich from the skillet and cut it in half before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Double the recipe to make two sandwiches, increasing the avocado to a whole fruit for extra creaminess.
- Substitute sourdough bread for Italian bread for a tangier flavor.
- Use American cheese in place of Cheddar for a milder taste.
- Try sprinkling Sriracha salt on the avocado for a hint of spice and extra flavor.
Storage
For best taste, enjoy the sandwich immediately. If you have leftovers, wrap tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Reheat gently in a skillet or toaster oven to maintain crispness, avoiding the microwave to prevent sogginess.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make this sandwich vegetarian?
Yes, this recipe is already vegetarian-friendly since it contains no meat. You can also add vegetables like spinach or tomato slices for extra freshness.
What kind of bread works best for this sandwich?
Italian bread gives a nice texture and mild flavor, but sourdough or your favorite hearty bread will also work well to hold the layers together and add flavor.
PrintAvocado Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
This Avocado Breakfast Sandwich is a quick and delicious restaurant-style sandwich made at home with layers of Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, ripe avocado slices, and perfectly fried eggs between buttery toasted Italian bread. Packed with protein and flavorful cheeses, this sandwich is a satisfying way to start your day and keep you full until lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Total Time: 16 mins
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Sandwich
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 2 slices Italian bread
- 1 ounce Swiss cheese, sliced
- 1 ounce Cheddar cheese, sliced
- ½ ripe avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all required ingredients to have them ready for assembling and cooking the sandwich.
- Fry Eggs: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the eggs and cook for another 2 to 5 minutes, or until they are cooked to your liking. Transfer the eggs to a plate and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Prepare Bread: Spread softened butter onto one side of each slice of Italian bread. Heat the skillet again over medium heat. Place the bread slices butter-side down onto the hot skillet.
- Assemble Sandwich: Quickly layer one slice of Swiss cheese on one bread slice, then add one fried egg, followed by the Cheddar cheese, another fried egg, and sliced avocado. Top with the remaining slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Grill Sandwich: Carefully flip the sandwich to grill the other side until the bread is golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Press lightly for even toasting and melting of cheese.
- Serve: Remove the sandwich from the skillet and cut it in half. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- To make two sandwiches, double the recipe and use a whole avocado instead of half.
- Sourdough bread can be used as a substitute for Italian bread for a different texture and flavor.
- American cheese can replace Cheddar cheese if preferred or for a milder taste.
- For a spicy kick, sprinkle Sriracha salt on the eggs or avocado as recommended by some home cooks.
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