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Perfect Grilled Cheese

perfectly golden grilled cheese sandwiches cut in half with melted cheese pulling apart in the middle
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  5 min
  • Cook Time:  20 min

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
  • 8 slices thick white bread
  • 10 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2½ cups)

Method

  1. ​​In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and butter. Spread the mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over low heat. Add 4 pieces of the bread, buttered side down. Top each piece of bread with ⅔ cup of the shredded cheese. Top each sandwich with a second piece of bread, mayonnaise side facing up.
  3. Cook, watching closely, until golden brown on the bottom, about 8 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until the cheese is melted and both sides are golden brown, about 6 more minutes.
  4. Transfer the sandwiches to plates, cut in half and serve warm.