Quick dinners 🇺🇸 American 15 min meal

Avocado and cheddar toasties

Crisp buttery bread around melted cheddar and creamy avocado, an easy lunch when you only fancy something soft and rich.

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  • Time15 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.60 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

2 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Halve the avocados, remove the stones and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash with the lime juice and pepper until chunky.

  2. 2

    Butter one side of each slice of bread.

  3. 3

    Lay two slices butter side down on a board. Spread with the avocado, then top with the tomato, spring onions and cheese.

  4. 4

    Close with the other slices, butter side up.

  5. 5

    Heat a frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the toasties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, pressing down gently, until golden and the cheese has melted.

    7 min
  6. 6

    Rest for 1 minute, then cut in half and serve.

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