Description
This Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe is a quick and delicious comfort food classic made with crispy golden bread and melted cheddar cheese. Perfectly cooked on a skillet with a layer of mayonnaise for extra crispiness, it’s ideal for a satisfying lunch or snack in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Bread and Spread
- 4 slices bread (any type you like)
- 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise
Cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Take the 4 slices of bread and lay them out on a clean surface.
- Spread the mayonnaise: Generously spread mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. This helps create a golden crisp crust when cooked.
- Heat the skillet: Place a skillet on the stove over medium heat and allow it to warm up.
- Place first bread slice: Position one slice of bread mayo side down onto the hot skillet.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the bread slice in the skillet. Some cheese may fall on the pan, which will toast and add flavor.
- Assemble sandwich: Put the second slice of bread on top of the cheese, mayo side up, creating a sandwich.
- Cook the first side: Let the sandwich cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning and adjust heat as needed to get a golden brown crust.
- Flip the sandwich: Use a spatula to flip the sandwich carefully to the other side.
- Cook the second side: Continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes until the second side is also golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve: Remove the grilled cheese from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Serve warm and enjoy your crispy, gooey sandwich.
Notes
- Using mayonnaise instead of butter adds extra crispiness and flavor to the bread.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with other melting cheeses like mozzarella or Swiss.
- For a richer sandwich, add extras like tomato slices or cooked bacon inside before grilling.
- Keep the heat on medium to ensure the bread crisps without burning before the cheese melts.
- Use a non-stick skillet or a well-seasoned cast iron pan for best results.
