California Grill

Name: California Grill
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature; 8 slices sourdough bread (1/4 inch thick); 1/2 cup salsa; 8 ounces coarsely grated monterey jack cheese; 1 large avocado, cut into twelve 1/4-inch thick slices (about 1/2 lb.); salt; fresh ground black pepper

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Try to use a salsa that is fairly thick. If using one that is kind of watery, drain off some of the liquid so the bread stays crunchy."

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Ready In:: 32mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
8 slices sourdough bread (1/4 inch thick)
¹⁄₂ cup salsa
8 ounces coarsely grated monterey jack cheese
1 large avocado, cut into twelve 1/4-inch thick slices (about 1/2 lb.)
salt
fresh ground black pepper

directions

Butter one side of each slice of bread.
Put 4 slices on a work surface, buttered side down.
Spread salsa on the 4 slices; distribute the cheese evenly over the salsa.
Top with the avocado slices; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Place the remaining 4 bread slices on top, buttered side up.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat for 2 minutes.
Put the sandwiches in the skillet (do this in batches if necessary), cover, and cook 2 minutes or until the undersides are golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
Uncover, and turn sanwiches over with a spatula, pressing firmly to flatten them slightly.
Cook 1 minute or until the undersides are golden brown.
Turn the sandwich again, press with spatula, and cook 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted completely.
Serve immediately.