Epic avocado sandwich
I think this epic avocado sandwich might just be the most trashy recipe I’ve ever posted. Sophisticated, it ain’t.
But really, would you rather eat a delicate and refined sandwich, or an epic sandwich stacked high with avocado, roasted tomatoes, cheese, and crisps? I know what I would prefer (and if you disagree, feel free to check out some of my slightly more elegant sandwich recipes).
I am aware that calling this an ‘epic’ sandwich makes me sound a bit like a teenager with no real grasp of the English language, but let’s just go with it. Once you bite into this sandwich, you might understand.
This avocado sandwich is built in two halves. The first half is really simple – just a bit of grated cheddar, which you can pop under the grill to get a bit melty (because melty cheese is always better than non-melty cheese, right?).
The second slice is a little more complex. Mashed avocado, roasted cherry tomatoes, a bit of greenery, and a few crisps (the main trashy element).
Yes, I do put crisps in my avocado sandwiches. Those of you who are already crisp sandwich converts will know exactly what I’m talking about – they take a sandwich from great to epic.
Despite its haphazard appearance, every ingredient in this avocado sandwich is there for a reason.
Avocado – adds creaminess and heaps of flavour
Roasted tomatoes – add sweetness and juiciness
Salad leaves – to offset what comes next…
Crisps – add a great crunch and extra flavour (ridge-cut crisps are best for extra crunch)
Cheese – because I can’t bring myself to make a sandwich without cheese… to be honest though, you could skip it and it would still be a pretty epic avocado sandwich. And that means a lot coming from me.
Epic avocado sandwich
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- 4 cherry tomatoes
- 2 slices bread
- 20 g cheddar cheese, grated (~ 1/3 cup grated) – optional
- 1/2 avocado
- Black pepper
- Small handful salad greens
- Small handful ridge-cut crisps (any flavour)
Instructions
- Halve each cherry tomato, and place cut side up on a baking tray. Roast for around 20 minutes at 200°C (Gas Mark 6 / 400°F).
- Meanwhile, scatter the grated cheese onto one of the slices of bread (if using). Put it under the grill (broiler) for a couple of minutes until melted.
- Mash the avocado, and spread it onto the other slice of bread. Top with the roasted tomatoes (I like to let them cool a bit first), a good pinch of black pepper, a handful of salad greens, and a few ridge-cut crisps.
- Put the two slices of bread together, and serve.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.
Note: nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on exactly what ingredients you choose.
I have never tried putting chips in a sandwich, but I LOVE the idea. Epic/trashy sandwiches for the win!!
You don’t know what you’re missing! Do it! :)
I wish I hadn’t just had dinner – I really, really, really want a crisp sandwich. I am not a fan of avocado as it’s a bit mushy but combined with crisps …. mmmmm that’s a combo I really have to try.
I agree the texture of avocado isn’t always the best – but it’s great with the crunch of the crisps!
Avocado and crisps! sounds like the perfect combo – crunchy crisps and smooth avocado. I’m in!
I love crisps in my sandwich so I really respect a fellow blogger who enjoys the same. :)
Haha of course! No food snobbery here ;)
This is by far the best sandwich with avocado I’ve ever seen! I would love someone to make it for me NOW! :)
Well thank you! ;)
Love the sandwich – and LOVE the pictures – they really make it easy to see how to build up the sandwich!! What a brilliant idea. Thanks.
Good to see someone else appreciates crisps in a sandwich. Crisps and Avocado in the same sandwich may be unbeatable.
Of course! All sandwiches are better with crisps :)
Truthfully? I read the title and instantly thought ERGGHHHH! But then I read the recipe and looked and the pictures and now I want an epic avocado sandwich! It sounds delicious. I’ve only ever tried avocado a few times and wasn’t too fussed. Could definitely take it or leave it but this may has persuaded me to give it another go! Yummmmy
Haha I appreciate your honesty! I’m glad I was able to make you reconsider a little ;)
This sandwich is epic indeed!!! All that avocado, and those chips?! Perfection!
Wow, that looks sooo good! My mouth is watering!