THE SECRET TO THE BEST GRILLED CHEESE
The secret to the best grilled cheese doesn’t involve butter at all.
The Secret To The Best Grilled Cheese
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
Do you know the secret to the best grilled cheese?
You’d think something like a grilled cheese would be pretty straight forward.
Buttered bread and some cheese toasted up in a skillet and you’re done, right?
What if I told you to ditch the butter and use mayonnaise instead.
Yup, mayonnaise. You’ve never had a crispier crust or more flavorful grilled cheese then this.
The mayo browns up the bread so evenly and gives such a nice flavor.
Even if you’re not a mayonnaise fan, you’ve gotta try this.
You really can’t taste the mayo at all and it will be the most evenly cooked grilled cheese you’ve ever had.
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A Grilled cheese Tips
Aside from using mayonnaise instead of butter to make your grilled cheese, here’s another great tip.
Take the cheese out and let it get close to room temperature before adding it to the sandwich if you’re using sliced.
This will just help the cheese melt faster and more evenly.
If you happen to be using shredded cheese, be sure to shred the cheese yourself.
Prepackaged bags of shredded cheese contain chemicals that prevent the cheese from melting properly.
You’ll Need:
- Mayonnaise of your choice except Miracle Whip.
- Bread of your choice
- American Cheese or whatever cheese you like
Instructions
First, you’ll need to assemble the grilled cheese. Just like you’ve done 100 times before, I’m sure. Two slices of bread and cheese in the middle.
Next take a little mayonnaise and spread it on both outer sides of the bread.
After that add it to a hot pan.
Next brown the grilled cheese on both sides until the crust looks perfectly golden.
Finally finished!
Now you’re ready to try the greatest grilled cheese that you’ve ever had. Enjoy.
The Secret To The BEST Grilled Cheese
Equipment
- Skillet
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 Slices Bread
- 2 Slices American Cheese
- 2 Tbs Hellmann's Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Place the cheese in between the bread slices
- Add about a tablespoon to each outer slice of bread
- Brown over medium/ medium high heat until the cheese is melted and the outside is golden brown
- Let it cool slightly before serving
Comments (8)
THE BEST WAY TO REHEAT PIZZA – Al Dente Diva
January 9, 2020 at 5:11 am
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1 Man, 3 Hearts
January 11, 2020 at 5:54 pm
This is amazing!!! 👊🏽💙
Al Dente Diva
January 11, 2020 at 5:56 pm
Thank you!!!
Joe
April 25, 2022 at 7:36 pm
I should revisit this. Back when I was a kid like 30 years ago my father tried to tell me that this was the better way to make a grilled cheese but being a kid I went EWWW and preferred Moms. Never touched it if my father made them. I bet it was pretty darn good looking back, ill have to try this out the next time I am in the mood for this comfort food.
Al Dente Diva
April 25, 2022 at 9:42 pm
Yes definitely give it a try. Your dad was ahead of the game!
Anonymous
June 2, 2022 at 1:34 pm
Yes yes yes, never use butter. Only mayonnaise and every time comes out perfect.
Al Dente Diva
June 2, 2022 at 2:49 pm
Yesss absolutely!!
Anonymous
October 13, 2023 at 11:14 am
This sounds great! I also use mayo on the inside next to the cheese.