Turkey Bacon and Avocado Grilled Cheese {VIDEO}

A fancy twist on a grilled cheese. Turkey Bacon Avocado Grilled Cheese is grilled until golden and gooey loaded with fresh basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese on hearty artisan bread.  

I’m a pretty big fan of sandwiches for lunch or dinner, like this White Bean Cheddar Melt, Garlic and Dill Flank Steak Sliders or  Turkey Caesar Sandwich on Garlic Toast.

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The Perfect Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich

I have a thing for good sandwiches.  They need to have lots of texture and lots of flavor.  This Turkey Bacon Avocado Grilled Cheese hit it out of the park!!  It’s a little like a BLAT (Bacon Lettuce Avocado Tomato) meets grilled cheese.

Everyone knows how to make a grilled cheese sandwich… I know, but let me tell you, this sandwich is not your average grilled cheese sandwich. It is anything but. The flavors from the basil, turkey bacon, avocado, and tomato mingle together with the melty mozzarella and crusty toasted buttered bread to make this sandwich extra special.

This has been one of those sandwiches that I like to just keep in my arsenal of quick, easy and absolutely delicious go-to recipes.  Great for summer, because you don’t have to heat up the house, yet you still have a hot meal to put on the table. My whole family loves this turkey bacon avocado sandwich!

How To Make A Turkey Bacon Avocado Grilled Cheese

This sandwich starts off with Butterball Turkey Bacon, for a lighter and flavorful alternative to pork bacon.  I usually cook the whole package of turkey bacon, because Steve loves to snack on the leftover pieces.

I like to use thick slices of hearty artisan bread, so it yields a nice crunch, once it’s toasted.

If you’d like to go with the classic BLAT, you could use a lettuce of your choice, but I love to use basil leaves for an unexpected added flavor, with the juicy tomatoes and buttery avocados, it’s magical!

As for the mozzarella, buy the best you can afford.  It’s so creamy and melty and worth it.

While the turkey bacon is cooking, slice the bread, tomatoes, and avocado.

Butter one side of each slice of bread.

Once the bacon is cooked, lay a bread butter side down in the skillet, layer with cheese, turkey bacon, avocado, tomatoes and basil and top with another slice of bread (buttered side up).

Cook over medium-high heat until golden and glorious and cheese becomes melty.

Remove from skillet and enjoy!

Of course, you could split this turkey bacon avocado goodness with someone……. but who am I kidding, it’s not like I shared my Turkey Bacon Avocado Grilled Cheese with anyone 😉  Just sayin’.

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We are Turketarians……Are YOU?

A Turketarian is someone who believes that if you aren’t eating turkey, you are missing out.  Turketarians love turkey as part of a healthy lifestyle, we crave the delicious flavor of turkey, and work it into family meals whenever possible.

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More Turkey Recipes To Enjoy!

Grilled Turkey Burger with Peaches and Blueberries

Grilled Turkey Burger with Orange and Fig Glaze and Creamed Feta 

Kiched Up Smoked Sausage Alfredo

Turkey Bacon pancakes dripping in Cranberry Maple syrup

MAKE A TURKEY BACON AND AVOCADO GRILLED CHEESE EVERY DAY!

Who says you can’t eat the same thing every day?! If it were up to me every day would be a grilled cheese day because it’s just that good! If you’re looking for a simple hot sandwich that everyone will love, then look no further. This recipe is a sure-fire crowd pleaser! 

 

Disclosure:  I have a working relationship with Butterball, but as always, all views, opinions……and my family’s love of turkey are all my own.  Thank you for supporting the brands that support TidyMom.