Mayo Grilled Cheese Delight (Printable)

A golden, crispy sandwich featuring creamy melted cheese and a mayo-spread crust for extra flavor.

# What You'll 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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Arrange the bread slices on a clean surface.
02 - Spread a thin, even layer of mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice.
03 - If desired, apply 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 - Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
06 - Place sandwiches mayo-side down in the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
07 - Flip sandwiches and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula until the 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 mayonnaise creates an impossibly crispy, golden crust that stays perfectly crunchy even after the sandwich cools down
  • You probably have everything in your fridge right now, making it the ultimate emergency comfort food
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is absolutely crucial because high heat burns the mayo before the cheese has time to melt properly
  • Letting the sandwich rest for that one minute prevents the cheese from immediately oozing out when you cut it
03 -
  • Room temperature cheese melts faster and more evenly than cold cheese straight from the fridge
  • Adding a thin layer of parmesan to the outside mayo creates this insanely savory, crispy cheese crust
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