Mayo Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Printable Version)

Crispy, golden bread with creamy mayo crust and melted cheddar for a savory, quick sandwich delight.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices white or sourdough bread

→ Cheese

02 - 4 slices cheddar cheese or preferred melting cheese

→ Spread

03 - 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise

→ Optional Additions

04 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crust gets impossibly crispy and golden brown, almost like something you would get at a diner
  • Mayonnaise has a higher smoke point than butter, so you will not accidentally burn the bread before the cheese melts
  • The creamy tang actually enhances the cheese instead of just adding fat like butter does
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is your friend here because high heat burns the mayo before the cheese has time to melt properly
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for that one minute makes a huge difference in keeping the cheese from oozing out when you cut them
03 -
  • Spread the mayo all the way to the very edges of the bread for maximum crispy crust coverage
  • A light press with your spatula helps the cheese melt evenly without squishing the sandwich flat
  • If the cheese is not melting but the bread is done, tent the pan loosely with foil for a minute
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