You simply must try a mayo grilled cheese to compare it to the beloved classic because it is a fun and fabulous twist on a traditional buttered grilled cheese sandwich.
You’re more likely to have creamy mayo in your fridge than softened butter, right? This method of preparing a grilled cheese has real advantages, including a higher smoke point for mayo (resulting in a sandwich you’re less likely to burn) and easier accessibility.
Find out how to make a mayo grilled cheese, as well as why you should have one for lunch today.
Grilled cheese sandwiches are such a family favorite around here; I’ve been feeling incredibly inspired lately by the simplest comfort foods for our weekday lunches and weekends at the lake!
The carefree joy of a warm, toasted sandwich oozing with creamy cheese has a certain something.
Who doesn’t enjoy a grilled cheese sandwich? So I love that I can grab a variety of cheeses and fresh bread to make sure we have something for everyone.
Yes, you can use mayonnaise on the inside of your grilled cheese and you can also use it in place of butter, for toasting in the pan. Today, I wanted to share the outcomes of my most recent experiment: mayo grilled cheese.
The mayonnaise grilled cheese trick is one of those hotly contested food topics that elicits conflicting opinions, but I think today is the day you should give it a try if you haven’t already.
BEST GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH! MAYO VS BUTTER – WHICH IS BETTER? ON BLACKSTONE GRIDDLE!
Grilled Cheese Recipe by Tasty 🔗
The secret to a perfect grilled cheese recipe? Mayonnaise! (No, really, it makes the outside crispier and tangier.) Spread butter on one side of each bread slice and mayo on the other. Sandwich the cheddar slices between the buttered sides, leaving the mayo sides on the outside. Fry for a few minutes until golden, dip into a bowl of tomato soup, and resolve to never make a grilled cheese without mayo ever again!
Nutrition Facts: calories 1895 calories, Carbohydrate 312 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 70 grams, Sugar 27 grams
Ingredients:
- 2 pieces sourdough bread
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 slices cheddar cheese
Instruction:
- On a cutting board, butter each piece of bread with butter on one side.
- Flip the bread over and spread each piece of bread with mayonnaise.
- Place the cheese on the buttered side of one piece of bread. Top it with the second piece of bread, mayonnaise side out.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium low heat.
- Place the sandwich on the pan, mayonnaise side down.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
- Using a spatula, flip the sandwich over and continue cooking until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Enjoy!
FAQ
Is mayo or butter better for grilled cheese?
Mayonnaise is the key to making the best grilled cheese you’ve ever had. The next time you make one, spread it on instead of slathering it in butter; it will add tang and make the bread perfectly crisp.
Does mayonnaise work for grilled cheese?
Some cooks we know swear by spreading mayo on the bread for grilled cheese sandwiches instead of butter, and both produce grilled-cheese sandwiches with crisp, well-browned exteriors.
Why is it better to use mayo for grilled cheese?
The exterior of the sandwich should be slicked with mayo, which has a higher smoke point than butter and has the combined browning power of oil and egg yolks, to ensure golden (not burned) toastiness.
Can mayo replace butter for grilled cheese?
You simply coat the outside of your sandwich bread with mayonnaise before you pan-fry it to create a crispy flavorful crust that is almost reminiscent of garlic bread, replacing the traditional butter on a grilled cheese sandwich with mayo, a trick we learned on Reddit.