Which restaurant makes the best grilled cheese?

It's amazing how 3 simple items cheese bread butter or mayo can become a food that takes you to such a happy place.

Room temp butter spreads just fine. There's no substitution for the taste of creamy butter on grilled cheese!

You lost me at “there’s no shame in having light mayo in the fridge”

The combo of butter and olive oil was always my favorite for grilled cheese.

Butter is where I’m sticking to

Nope! Use real butter salt and garlic powder, and cheese! Garlic grilled cheese is the best.

Been doing that for years, my Mom did that 50 yrs ago.

My mom used to put jam on the grilled cheese sandwich after it was cooked and I loved that. I still make them that way.

I love grilled cheese sandwiches, we called it toasted cheese growing up.. I make it with Vermont "seriously sharp cheddar" and butter (not margarine). I also put dill pickle slices in between the cheese slices.

My mom uses mayonnaise to make my daughter grilled cheese sandwiches. The last time I made one for her I used butter and toasted it in the oven using the broiler and my cast iron skillet to get it golden brown without being soggy. She said that Grandma’s grilled cheese is always too salty but she didn’t know why. She said mine wast the best she “ever had”. Take that into consideration next time you reach for that salty mayo.

I tried mayo way before this video but I still use butter because it tastes better.

Awesome! I’m Mexican, and the way we do our sandwiches 🥪 are with mayo; same with tortas. Butter in the inside and mayo in the outside. That was awesome to know, that great chefs do it, the same way I learn, 20 years ago. Blessings 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️

Well this is something I already knew you could do. I’ve seen my grandmother do this before and was shocked that the sandwich tasted good with mayonnaise instead of butter. I love her cooking. I don’t use mayonnaise personally on anything though so I will probably never use this unless I end up with someone who does like it.

Butter makes a way better grilled cheese sandwich. No doubt.

My mom always made them with Best Foods mayonnaise and lots of love 💜! It’s the best! Grilled cheese and tomato soup on rainy days... 😋

This is a hack? I've been using mayo my whole life!

The trying this tomorrow! This with a bowl of tomato soup is one of my favourite meal especially in the fall and winter time:)

I want to try mixing some melted butter and dukes mayo for the outside of the sandwich. Sounds like a good combo!

Just melt butter in pan then put bread in pan won't have to worry about spreading it

Nonsense. Don’t use mayo over softened butter. Makes the bread take on a slight egg smell. Butter gives a much richer flavor.

Thanks but I'm gonna stick with butter!!!!!

I've been doing this for almost 20 years, thanks for giving away my secret

Mayo contains vegetable oil. You're never going to convince me vegetable oil tastes better than butter.

Butter makes it golden and delicious. 🧀🍞....

I'll do you one better - use ranch. It's basically same as mayo once melted, but the added seasoning really takes a grilled cheese to the next level of flavor. I also dust the top with grated parmesan after cooking/before serving. That's the best grilled cheese imo

In the early 70s my younger brother was experimenting with grilled cheese. He tried mayonnaise and it was delish.

I tried this once. Once. Thanks but I’ll stick to real butter, TJ’s multigrain sourdough, a slice of Swiss and a slice of cheddar. Low heat. Perfection!

I'm used to cooking my grilled cheese with melted butter on both sides with a dash of garlic salt. Might try this

Next video don’t eat another grilled cheese before you watch this video

I’ve been doing this for years and it’s fantastic! Adding mustard or pesto on the inside is great too.

Use honey mustard it’s way better, it has the same effect but has a better flavor, and color. And use it with butter. So use butter and honey mustard on each side. Or you can make a custom butter honey mustard mix to put on. Or use butter on the outside and use honey mustard inside the sandwich which will make the cheese taste really good. My favorite is doing both.

I've been doing this for years lol and my husband and my mother and my kids always say that I'm crazy but yet they'll eat my grilled cheese LOL

I was introduced to mayo in a grilled cheese 30 years ago by my lovely step mother. Although she made it the same as a regular grilled cheese and added the mayo on the inside. So you didn't miss out on the outside butter!

I like cayenne pepper - that definitely improves grilled cheese. I like butter better, too - patience and lower temp works best to get bread at right degree of brown and crusty and cheese melted - adding cheese to outside is also great.

The best way to become hungry.

I had never heard of butter on grilled cheese or grilled tuna and cheese until I enlisted in the U.S. Navy and watched the cooks buttering up the sandwiches. My dad always used Mayo when grilling, so took me awhile to become accustomed to the flavor. Today, I don't mind either way, but my preference is still Mayo. Incidentally, all this means nothing if you skimp on the cheese. 1 or 2 slices means you are wasting your time. Load that bad boy up, and mix the cheese slice varieties for a better tasting, oohie gooy tasty sandwich (don't forget your smooth, creamy tomato soup on the side!!!)

I’ve been using Mayo for grilled cheese sandwiches for years! Try sprinkling a little grated Parmesan cheese and garlic powder on the Mayo before grilling!

The best is bacon drippings. If you strain it after frying bacon and place it in the refrigerator it's usually spreadable from the container. Be sure to use a lower temperature or it will burn. It gives the grilled cheese a great flavor.

Tried it. Butter reigns supreme.

I have found best not to butter the bread first yet use the stick of butter as it cooks extra sharp cheese is the best I like great video will try that out.

Interestingly enough, I hate mayonnaise and I agree with this. My grandmother made me grilled cheese sandwiches for years and I loved them. Then she told me she made them with mayonnaise and I hated them lol. It really was better though. It’s almost like a sourdough grilled cheese sandwich.

LOL I've been using mayonnaise in my grill cheese sandwiches since the age of 9. I need to get credit for this ...LMBO

I'll use butter and also dijon mustard and black pepper on my grilled cheese

Thanks for the hack. I tried it today and enjoyed my sandwich for the first time.

Answer: MAYO.......k cool.. why is the video playing another 3 minutes

Mashed, great video! Enjoy your Thursday! 💯🙏🙌

Or if you are out of butter. Thank you! I usually sprinkle a bit of garlic powder on the butter. I'll try the mayo.

I put half butter and half mayo. It works the best.

Wrong. The correct answer is bacon. Go sit at the back of the class.

I add mustard inside mine,it's delicious. Kind of like a pretzel with cheese and mustard.

AN ENJOYABLE WATCH!!!💯💯💯

I like to take and spread mayonnaise on the inside with the cheese and then Grill the outside with butter I'll have to try the mayonnaise on the outside

I've been doing this, they actually cook better and tend not to burn. The taste is also more flavorful and less salty. I highly recommend giving it a go.

nothing beats good creamy butter.

Great!!! Excellent video.

Are these people high!? It's all about flavor!!! Butter is KING! ForTheLoveOfBenji! Chingado!

I hate these "chefs" who constantly tell us what we should like. There is NO substitution for butter!

I work at a nursing home in the kitchen, one day we made grilled sandwich with butter for the patients, and of course I ate one, it was freaking amazing. I doubt putting mayo instead of butter will taste better.

I already do grilled cheese this way. I also add various veggies to mine! 🥪

There’s beauty in the simplicity of a hot grilled cheese sandwich.

Secret ingredient should be: Pepperoni!

I tried this previously. It does brown, but the taste of unsalted butter, it is far superior. A little mayo inside on the cheese is ok.

Mustard is a MUST on my grilled cheese sandwiches 🥪

Use some ghee in the pan as it has a higher burn point and you'll still get buttery flavour...😯

As I was clicking this, I said "It had better not be mayo". Secret my ass!

I also add a bit of curry to the mayonnaise, and I put it inside the sandwich and spread plain mayonnaise on the outside. It just adds a bit of sumpthin.

Just tried it on gluten-free bread...100% works very well.

I thought the secret ingredient was caramelized diced onions. That’s what I put in the sandwich before I cook it. If you haven’t tried it yet then do so immediately.

The mayo wont allow the grilled cheese to be crispy like butter

First, it’s important that the layer of mayo is super, super thin, just cover all the edges. The temperature must be right, I’ve found 325° off the skillet is what gets good results; too hot and you’ll scorch it. Too low and the mayo will start to soak inside the bread and it’ll take longer. If you want the sandwich bottom to stay crispy instead of sog on the serving plate, lay some chopsticks across the plate and prop the sandwich on top. If you want bonus points, lift up the cooked bread slice before it’s done and put in some shaved Parmesan to make a crispy, brittle cheese shell.

Trying this recipe right now

Tried this, it was horrible. There is definitely nothing "Heavenly" about it. Butter is better.

Dukes mayo made by CF Sauer Richmond Va. Out of curiosity I recently tried McCormics mayo. Too tart. Makes good home made tartar sauce though.

I like to add mustard on the inside of my grilled cheese sandwiches. If you haven't tried it. At least once. I've been hooked since childhood.

Just tried mayo and Sriracha for the first time. Variety is the spice of life.

I will stick with butter. I can't stand mayonnaise.

Shit...We tried that back in the '70's, it didn't take.

Been doing this since I can remember. And as a southerner, I’m glad you were using Dukes! Made less than an hour from me.

I never would have thought about using mayo instead of butter for a great grilled cheese sandwich. Thanks.

Thank you 🙏 I’ve been making my grilled cheese sandwiches for years using mayo instead of butter...my husband and kids all hate mayo with a passion🤮 little do they know they’ve been eating my grilled 🧀 sambos made with mayo all along 😂

ehh... I'll stick to the butter lol

From cheese burger too a grilled cheese 🥪 I want a grilled cheese sandwich

I did this with miracle whip and it was really insanely good 🤩

One word: Ghee

Finely, I mean finely chopped onion makes all the difference too!

I use a very thin layer of mayo on both sides and then I fry them. Remove from the frying pan and the face where the mayo is add the cheese, garlic powder and oregano. Then I put butter to melt on the frying pan and then I toast it on both sides. It hits the spot everytime Maybe one day I’ll try different types of cheese, BUT, as it is said... “you shouldn’t modify a winning team”.

I bet a mayo and butter hybrid spread Cooked right with some GooD cheese would be delicious !! I’m not talking Velveeta either ! The best thing about grilled cheese sandwiches is your cheese options are pretty much endless !!!

Where is the credit to Kenji Lopez-Alt’s video that you included in this “discovery”?

Eww mayo nasty. I got excited for a second cause i love grilled cheese. Now im grossed out

I put mayo and then sprinkle parm. So goood.

Known this for ever. Tastes good

No wrong its not a grilled cheese unless your mom or girlfriend makes it with love.

Gross. Mayonnaise! WTF...there's a special place in hell's cafe with that suggestion...

If ya want the best of both, cook the 2 slices with butter on 1 side, and assemble the sammich with buttered side inward.. then slap mayo on the outside. I like adding a bit of shredded buffalo chicken to mine too though 😁😎

I think Ethan Chlebowski did a video about this. (Maybe it was Joshua Weissman?) He found that mayo tender to make the bread soggier and less crispy than butter. The browning is very nice with mayo, but a good grilled chee should crunch.

I'll be blunt, I always thought it was a bad idea to cook with mayo because all my life I was taught that hot or warm mayo meant rancidness. My mom used to tell me not to heat up chicken sandwiches with mayo on them for that reason. That said, butter is a pain in the ass to spread unless you buy the Country Crock or Land o Lakes stuff in the tub.

Butter works perfectly. I would put my grilled cheese or scrambled eggs up against any of these famous chefs

I've done this years ago when I ran out of butter\ margarine ... It works but it's not the same! Just an honest opinion 👍

Great technique for not burning the bread is a a very low temp. Apply butter on both sides of each piece of bread. If butter is hard, softer quickly in microwave. Make sure to apply evenly. Also put cheese on each piece of bread before putting it together. If you want a really good grilled cheese, try using brioche. Smashing it then using weight to brown it, is really the best way to get that nice color. Also when it’s almost ready, take some water in your hand and gently drop some around the sandwich. Then cover it. The water will also help with the melting of the cheese. You can also cut the sandwich in half before it’s done, then let the cheese melt back together. It sounds like a lot but it’s all quick. You’ll see the result in the end.