Lunche for 4
Green Goddess Grilled Cheese
Herbed mayonnaise, avocado, spinach, asparagus, and mozzarella fill crisp bread cooked in a buttered skillet.
$7.60for 4 servings
$1.90 per serving$7.60 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetLunchesGrillSummer grillingBack to schoolSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.5 | $0.75Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.12Typical price |
| White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)$6.99/lb typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.20Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Asparagus$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.60 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup minced chives
- 2 tbsp minced fresh tarragon
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/3 cup minced baby spinach + 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 tsp anchovy paste (optional)
- 7 tbsp mayonnaise
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 8 slices thick french or white bread
- 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1 avocado sliced
- 4 thick asparagus spears
Steps
- Stir the chives, tarragon, garlic, minced spinach, anchovy paste, and mayonnaise together in a small bowl.
- Grill the asparagus in a lightly oiled grill pan over medium heat for 6 minutes, turning once.
- Spread the herb mixture over one side of each bread slice, then layer spinach, avocado, asparagus, and mozzarella on four slices.
- Top the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices and butter the outsides.
- Cook the sandwiches in a large skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and the cheese melts.
Swaps
- White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) for Salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with white fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) on sale.
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