Grilled Cheese, Diner Style

Dawnab's Note:

The mayonnaise in place of the butter makes the bread toast evenly and gives a similar yet different crispiness. This is how they made it on the grill at a diner I used to frequent, the kind where the grill is behind the counter and you can watch. CAUTION: using low fat or no fat mayo or even miracle whip will change the outcome of the final product, the first 2 contain water and the second sugar that does not act in the same manor as an oil or fat sub.

• Total Time: 8 mins
• Prep Time: 2 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 1

• 2 slices bread
• 1 slice American cheese
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Directions:

1. Heat a small skillet to medium.
2. Using a butter knife, spread half of mayonnaise onto one slice of the bread, place mayo side down in the skillet.
3. Top with cheese.
4. Spread remaining mayonnaise onto second slice of bread and place mayonnaise side up on top of cheese.
5. Cook 3 minutes, or until bread is toasty brown, turn and repeat.
6. Note: Miracle Whip does not work for this, as the sugar in it tends to burn.

Reviews

[ChefDLH]

Authentic. We made this tonight as a quick supper. We subbed in cheddar cheese because family members prefer it to American. Made as written otherwise. The mayo does a nice job. They do come out diner style. Thanks for posting Dawnab.Enjoy! ChefDLH

[lazyme]

Yum! Not sure what I can say that hasn't already been said, lol. This was great! Simple, fast, true comfort. Thanks Dawnab. Made for I Recommend Tag.

[Kelly,Leeds]

I love cheese and mayo, but would never of thought to place the two together in a grilled sandwich. The mayo made this sooo much tastier. I also put tomato in so it felt like there was something abit healthy in there. Like abby said the only problem was it disappeared way to fast!!! Worth 5 stars all the way.