Mayo Grilled Cheese Delight (Printable)

Golden crust and melted cheddar combine using mayo for a uniquely crispy sandwich.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices white or sourdough bread

→ Cheese

02 - 4 slices cheddar cheese or preferred melting cheese

→ Spread

03 - 2½ tablespoons mayonnaise

→ Optional Additions

04 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place bread slices on a clean work surface.
02 - Spread a thin, even layer of mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Optionally spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on the opposite side of two bread slices.
04 - Place 2 slices of cheese between two bread slices, ensuring the mayonnaise sides face outward. Repeat for the second sandwich.
05 - Warm a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
06 - Position sandwiches mayo-side down in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
07 - Flip sandwiches, press gently with a spatula, and cook the opposite side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.
08 - Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The mayonnaise creates an impossibly crisp, golden crust that butter simply cannot achieve
  • Its faster than ordering takeout and uses ingredients you already have in the fridge
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is your friend here, because high heat burns the outside before the cheese has time to melt properly
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for one minute after cooking makes a huge difference in how cleanly they slice
03 -
  • Butter paper-thin tomato slices inside for extra moisture without making the bread soggy
  • A tiny pinch of garlic powder mixed into the mayo takes the flavor profile somewhere completely unexpected
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