Classic Grilled Cheese

5 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 20MINS

Classic Grilled Cheese

This is a nice change from your usual grilled cheese. It's made with mayo on the outside for perfectly browned and crispy bread on the outside yet it was tender soft on the inside.
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This is a nice change from your usual grilled cheese. It's made with mayo on the outside for perfectly browned and crispy bread on the outside yet it was tender soft on the inside.
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20MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
2
us / metric
American Cheese Slice
4
American Cheese Slices
or Cheddar Cheese
Sandwich Bread
2 slices
Sandwich Bread
Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp
Mayonnaise
Unsalted Butter
1 Tbsp
Unsalted Butter
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
431
Fat
31.3 g
Protein
10.2 g
Carbs
29.1 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Place Sandwich Bread (2 slices) on a cutting board and spread Mayonnaise (2 Tbsp) over top side of each.
step 1 Place Sandwich Bread (2 slices) on a cutting board and spread Mayonnaise (2 Tbsp) over top side of each.
step 2
Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium. Slide in half of Unsalted Butter (1 tsp)
step 2 Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium. Slide in half of Unsalted Butter (1 tsp)
step 3
When it melts, place 1 slice of bread, mayonnaise side down, in skillet. Top with American Cheese Slices (4) and season with Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 3 When it melts, place 1 slice of bread, mayonnaise side down, in skillet. Top with American Cheese Slices (4) and season with Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 4
Top with second slice of bread, mayonnaise side up.
step 4 Top with second slice of bread, mayonnaise side up.
step 5
When underside is golden brown, about 4 minutes, turn sandwich and add remaining Unsalted Butter (1 tsp) to skillet. Press down on sandwich to encourage even browning and to help melt cheese. Cook until second side is golden brown and cheese is melted.
step 5 When underside is golden brown, about 4 minutes, turn sandwich and add remaining Unsalted Butter (1 tsp) to skillet. Press down on sandwich to encourage even browning and to help melt cheese. Cook until second side is golden brown and cheese is melted.
step 6
Eat immediately. Enjoy!
step 6 Eat immediately. Enjoy!

Tags

American
Comfort Food
Back to School
Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Vegetarian
Popular
Sandwiches & Wraps
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