Grilled Four-Cheese Sandwich with Tomato, Avocado, and Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 large avocado cut into 8 slices*
• 8 slices microwave bacon 
• 0.3 cup butter softened
• 4 ounces jalapeno jack cheese sliced
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 
• 1 teaspoon parmesan cheese grated
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese sliced
• 8 slices sourdough bread 
• 0.3 cup thousand island dressing 
• 2 large tomatoes cut into 4 slices
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese white sliced

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Cook bacon according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. Sprinkle tomatoes evenly with salt and pepper; sprinkle avocado with vinegar. Stir together butter and Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
3. Spread mayonnaise on 1 side of 4 bread slices; layer each with 1 sharp Cheddar cheese slice, 1 tomato slice, 2 avocado slices, 2 bacon slices, 1 jalapeo cheese slice, 1 tomato slice, and 1 white Cheddar cheese slice.
4. Spread remaining 4 bread slices with dressing; place on top of sandwich with dressing side down.
5. Spread half of butter mixture evenly on 1 side of sandwiches. Cook 2 sandwiches, buttered side down, in a hot nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Spread remaining butter mixture evenly on ungrilled sides of sandwiches; turn and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat procedure with remaining sandwiches.
7. * Substitute 1/2 cup guacamole for avocado and rice vinegar, if desired.