Mayo grilled cheese sandwich (Printable)

Crispy golden grilled sandwich with mayo for a rich, browned crust and melt-in-your-mouth cheese.

# What You'll 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 - Place the bread slices on a clean surface to prepare for assembly.
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 two slices of cheese between two bread slices, ensuring the mayonnaise-coated 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 and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
07 - Flip sandwiches and cook the opposite side for 3 to 4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula until bread is golden and cheese melts.
08 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Mayo browns bread to a deeper, crispier golden than butter ever could, while keeping the inside unbelievably creamy.
  • It's faster than you'd think and doesn't require any special technique or fancy ingredients.
  • The whole thing tastes indulgent but it's honestly a weeknight emergency dinner that comes together in under fifteen minutes.
02 -
  • Mayo needs medium-low heat to brown properly—too hot and it burns dark and bitter before the cheese even thinks about melting.
  • Don't press down on the sandwich while it cooks unless you want to squeeze all the melted cheese right out onto the skillet.
03 -
  • Use a nonstick skillet so the mayo doesn't stick and tear your bread—this one detail changes everything about how the sandwich browns.
  • If your bread is thick-cut deli bread instead of standard sliced, add another minute per side because it needs more time for heat to reach the center.
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