Havarti Avocado Sandwich with Spicy Mayo Recipe
This Havarti Avocado Sandwich with Spicy Mayo is a vibrant and flavorful dinner option featuring a creamy, smoky, and spicy mayo paired with melted Havarti cheese, fresh and pickled veggies, and ripe avocado, all layered on toasted rye or sourdough bread. It offers a satisfying combination of textures and tastes, perfect for a quick yet indulgent meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Spicy Mayo
- 1/2 cup avocado oil mayo
- 1-2 tablespoons pickled or pepperoncini juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Sandwich
- 4 slices rye or sourdough bread, toasted
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, at room temperature
- 2-4 slices Havarti cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1/3 cup sliced dill pickles and/or pepperoncini (both can be used)
- 1 cup fresh sprouts/microgreens
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Pickled red onion and/or jalapeños (both can be used)
Instructions
- Make the spicy mayo: In a bowl, mix together avocado oil mayo, pickled or pepperoncini juice, hot sauce, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine and set aside.
- Preheat the broiler: Set your oven broiler to high to prepare for toasting the sandwich.
- Prepare the bread: On a sheet pan, lightly butter the outside of each slice of toasted rye or sourdough bread. On the inside, spread a generous layer of the prepared spicy mayo.
- Add cheese and tomatoes: Place the Havarti cheese slices over the mayo on each slice of bread. Evenly distribute the sliced cherry tomatoes on top of the cheese, cut side facing up.
- Broil the sandwich: Place the sheet pan under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, watching closely until the cheese bubbles and the tomatoes begin to char slightly.
- Layer additional toppings: Remove from the broiler and add sun-dried tomatoes, sliced dill pickles and/or pepperoncini, fresh sprouts or microgreens, sliced avocado, and pickled red onions and/or jalapeños atop the melted cheese and tomatoes.
- Assemble the sandwich: Top with the second slice of bread, cheese side down. Slice the sandwich and serve immediately, enjoying it while warm with extra spicy mayo if desired.
Notes
- Watch the sandwich closely while broiling to prevent burning.
- You can adjust the level of spiciness in the mayo to suit your taste by adding more or less cayenne pepper and hot sauce.
- For extra crispness, toast the bread before assembling the sandwich.
- If you prefer, substitute Havarti with another mild melting cheese like Monterey Jack or Gouda.
- Use fresh bread to get the best texture and flavor.
- Feel free to add or omit pickled veggies according to your preference.
