Mayo Grilled Cheese (Printer-friendly)

Golden, crispy sandwich with mayo crust and melted cheddar for a creamy, flavorful bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices white or sourdough bread

→ Cheese

02 - 4 slices cheddar cheese or other melting cheese

→ Spread

03 - 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise

→ Optional Additions

04 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

# How To Make It:

01 - Lay out bread slices on a clean 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 2 slices of cheese between two bread slices, with mayonnaise-coated sides facing outward. Repeat for the second sandwich.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
06 - Place sandwiches mayo-side down in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
07 - Flip sandwiches and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more, pressing gently with a spatula until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The mayo creates a crust that shatters and browns in ways butter never quite does, with a whisper of richness that feels indulgent.
  • It's ready in under 15 minutes and requires zero special skills, just a skillet and attention.
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is your friend here; rush it on high heat and the bread blackens while the cheese stays cold, which is the grilled cheese tragedy no one talks about.
  • Thinly spreading the mayo matters more than you'd think, because too much burns and tastes bitter, too little and you lose that crucial brown color.
03 -
  • Keep your skillet heat consistent by letting it rest between sandwiches if you're making more than two, so each one gets the same golden treatment.
  • If you accidentally spread too much mayo, gently wipe the excess with a paper towel before it hits the heat, which saves you from a greasy crust.
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