Mayo Grilled Cheese Sandwich

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 4 slices white or sourdough bread

02 - 4 slices cheddar cheese or preferred melting cheese

03 - 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise

04 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

01 - Arrange four bread slices on a clean surface.

02 - Spread a thin, even layer of mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice.

03 - If desired, 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 mayonnaise-coated sides face outward; repeat for second sandwich.

05 - Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.

06 - Place sandwiches in skillet mayo-side down; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.

07 - Flip sandwiches and cook other side 3 to 4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula until bread is golden and cheese melts.

08 - Remove from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately.

01 -

The mayo creates a crust so golden and crispy that butter honestly feels outdated once you try it.
It's faster than you'd expect, and honestly easier than negotiating with melted butter that never spreads evenly.
The whole thing comes together in under 15 minutes, which means lunch for two whenever the craving hits.

02 -

Mayo-side down is non-negotiable; this is what creates the brown crust, so don't skip this step or you'll just have soft bread.
Medium-low heat is your friend because it gives the cheese time to actually melt before the bread turns dark.
Pressing gently with the spatula in the last minute helps everything fuse together and speeds up the melting just enough.

03 -

If your skillet heats unevenly, use medium heat instead of medium-low, but stay close and watch it carefully so nothing burns.
The spatula press in the final minute isn't just for show; it actually helps everything meld together and crisp up faster.