How To Make The Best Grilled Cheese, According To Actual Chefs
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If your bread is burned and your cheese is still unmelted, you need this guide.
Nearly anyone can make a passable grilled cheese without much effort, but to get a great grilled cheese, you need to put a little more thought into this beloved sandwich.
Most grilled cheese sandwiches involve just three ingredients, and choosing them wisely is essential. But contrary to what you might think, gourmet isn’t always better, and knowing how to choose the right combination of ingredients can elevate your grilled cheese from basic to divine.
We asked chefs for their tips and tricks to get the best grilled cheese possible.
Is anything better than butter?
Most people butter bread for grilled cheese sandwiches, but many grilled cheese connoisseurs think mayonnaise is superior. Josh Archibald, executive chef for Tillamook Creamery in Tillamook, Oregon, said that mayo “helps crisp up the bread and gives it a savory, almost crouton-esqe crunch” that is better than butter. For the best results he recommends “applying the schmear very liberally, ensuring you get coverage all the way to the edges.”