Mayo Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Printable)

A crispy sandwich with creamy melted cheese and a golden mayo-browned crust.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices white or sourdough bread

→ Cheese

02 - 4 slices cheddar cheese or preferred melting cheese

→ Spread

03 - 2.5 tablespoons mayonnaise

→ Optional Additions

04 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The mayo creates an impossibly crispy, golden exterior that butter simply cannot match.
  • It's ready in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for when you need comfort food fast.
  • The technique is so simple that even a distracted Tuesday lunch turn into something restaurant-worthy.
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is non-negotiable; if your skillet is too hot, the outside will char while the cheese inside stays cold and sad.
  • Thin mayo layers are everything—too much and the sandwich becomes greasy, too little and you lose that perfect golden crust that makes this technique worth doing.
03 -
  • Day-old bread browns more evenly than fresh bread because it has less moisture, so don't panic if your loaf isn't brand new from the bakery.
  • A light hand with the spatula is all you need—pressing too hard squeezes the cheese out and makes the bread dense instead of staying tender inside.
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