When making a Grilled Cheese Sandwich

[RedAlert76]

mayo on inside butter to skillet toast it

 

[Fritz]

Just curious... Lorie says I am the only person she knows that spreads mayo on my sandwich to grill... that you are suppose to use butter... Anyone else??

I always use butter. I do find I enjoy a slice of American and a slice of Swiss to make it extra yummy.

 

[Lilac]

I tried full-fat mayo after Alton Brown (Food Network) did a show on grilled cheese sandwiches & we liked it & it's always spreadable. I'll use butter if it's soft enough when I'm cooking.

We always have sliced cheddar, swiss & pepper jack in the fridge. When we really want grilled cheese, I use a recipe I found years ago in Taste of Home called the Ultimate Grilled Cheese. After I put the cheese mix together, I take out what I'll use & let everything come a little closer to room temp so it's real spreadable & grill it over low heat to melt real good.

3 ounce cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder, or to taste
1/4 tsp. seasoned salt

In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and mayo until smooth. Stir in shredded cheeses, garlic powder and seasoned salt. Place desired amount between two slices of bread. Butter both sides and toast in a skillet until golden brown over low heat to allow the cheeses to melt.

NOTE: Let the shredded cheeses come to room temperature first which will allow it to melt better.

 

[Lewkat]

I usually grill my sandwich with Swiss or Gruyère cheese and always use butter. I am not a mayo fan.

 

[Mizmo]

I don't use stovetop anymore and do mine in an old George Forman grill.
Still does a great job and safer for me with my hand problems.

 

[TeePee]

I like mayo but have never made it that way. I've always used butter.

 

[Michael Z]

Mayo and sauerkraut added after the sandwich is cooked!

 

[Gemma]

I've been using mayo and like it much better than butter. I use white american and gouda cheese in mine. Sometimes add a slice of tomato and dill pickles. Gotta have tomato soup to dunk it in too.

 

[Jules]

 

[gruntlabor]

The yellow color in cheddar cheese is dye. Good cheddar is white. And good cheddar is full fat.

 

[willnbugs]

Yes,I do use mayo for melted cheese, but I do not grill it. I put it on the stove.

 

[hearlady]

Just curious... Lorie says I am the only person she knows that spreads mayo on my sandwich to grill... that you are suppose to use butter... Anyone else??

I've tried that but prefer butter.

 

[IrishEyes]

I use Miracle Whip on both sides but less on the outer side as too much and it does get greasy.
I use a combination of cheeses as, well, Sliced Sharp Cheddar, Sliced Swiss and a sprinkle of
grated mozzarella. The cheese combo makes for a tastier flavor for me.
Using Mayo or Miracle Whip on the outer side gives it a crisp texture rather than a toasted one.
Temp of the burner makes a big difference, depends how well you know your range, I use a low-med
range of heat.
Most White Cheese here in the US that is sliced is American White. I do find pre-sliced Swiss at Walmart.

 

[Jazzy1]

I usually use mayo on the inside of the grilled cheese, and butter on the outside - that way both sides of the bread are toasted and you get the best of both worlds.

 

[Della]

I make the sandwich with whole wheat bread and two slices of American cheese, then set it on butter melted in the skillet, then melt another puddle of butter when I turn it over. Serve with pickles.

 

[-Oy-]

Butter - with a splash of Tabasco too

 

[Veronica]

It should be white cheddar, and I use green apple slices, not pineapple.

I dont think Ive tried white cheddar. Green apple sounds interesting too.
I will pick up some Granny Smiths and some cheese next time I go to the store.