Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese Recipe with Veggies

Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese

A Mexican twist on this delicious classic.

Ingredients
  • 1 Avocado, peeled, seeded, & sliced
  • 1/2 Lime 
  • 1 Cup of Re-Fried Black Beans
  • 1/2 lb. of Pepper Jack Cheese, Sliced
  • Olive Oil to Taste
  • La Brea Rustic 8 Grain Loaf
Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Toss the avocado slices with the lime juice in a small mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the re-fried beans in a microwave safe bowl until warm, stirring until smooth.
  4. Arrange the bread slices in pairs on a cutting board. Slather each piece of bread with a scant tablespoon of refried beans. Arrange the avocado on half of the of bread, followed by the avocado. Top with the remaining bread, bean-side down.
  5. Heat a large non-stick skillet over a medium flame. Brush the pan with olive oil. Cook the sandwiches in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the grilled cheeses to a baking sheet.
  6. Bake the sandwiches in the oven until the cheese is very melted, about 3 to 5 minutes more.

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