Green Goddess Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Golden bread, melty cheese, herby Green Goddess spread, and creamy avocado make this vibrant vegetarian sandwich.

# What You'll Need:

→ Green Goddess Spread

01 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
02 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, finely chopped
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Sandwich

10 - 4 slices sourdough bread or country bread
11 - 2 tablespoons butter, softened
12 - 1 cup baby spinach or arugula
13 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
14 - 4 slices provolone cheese or Swiss or mozzarella

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, basil, chives, and tarragon in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then stir until smooth and creamy.
02 - Spread butter evenly over one side of each slice of bread.
03 - Arrange two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a cutting board. Spread Green Goddess spread on the unbuttered side of each slice.
04 - Layer provolone cheese, baby spinach or arugula, and avocado slices on top of the Green Goddess spread.
05 - Spread additional Green Goddess spread onto the unbuttered side of the remaining bread slices, then set them on top of each sandwich, buttered side facing outward.
06 - Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Gently place sandwiches onto the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
07 - Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This is the secret way I sneak a heap of fresh herbs into a cheesy comfort classic, every time I crave something lively and quick.
  • The contrast of crisp bread, creamy Green Goddess spread, and gooey cheese turned a simple meal into my favorite desk-side treat during work-from-home days.
02 -
  • If you rush the skillet heat and crank it too high, you’ll burn the bread before the cheese melts—low and slow wins here.
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for just a minute before slicing makes everything hold together instead of squishing out the filling.
03 -
  • Use day-old or slightly stale bread; it crisps up better and stands tall against the melting cheese.
  • A cast-iron skillet gives the most beautiful, even golden crust every single time.
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