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The grilled cheese sandwich is a true classic
When you go out to a restaurant and see it on a menu you can order it confidently knowing exactly what you're going to get
That's part of its charm
But did you know that there's one tiny tweak that could make it even better all you need is some mayonnaise
That's right
You read that correctly?
It turns out that for years some of the best chefs in the game have been using mayonnaise on their bread for grilled cheese
sandwiches instead of butter
There are countless advantages to using mayonnaise instead of butter when it's time to make your favorite sandwich
Mayo has a higher smoke point than butter which means that you don't need to worry so much about it burning
And it's all the better to get that stunning golden brown look and crisp texture
Mayo also spreads more easily than butter you never have to wait for mayonnaise to soften before you smear
It across your bread
It spreads evenly too making it such an easy task that even a kid could do it and be happy with their results
When you use butter that isn't always the case you have to spend so much time waiting for it to melt or else risk
Microwaving it and ruining its consistency if you go ahead and spread that butter too quickly you also risk tearing your bread
Sometimes when you just can't wait you might decide to put the butter straight into the pan itself
That's fine in a pinch, but it really doesn't guarantee full coverage of your bread plus
That's a real waste of butter so much of it doesn't actually end up on the bread
Meanwhile good old mayonnaise is ready to step up to the challenge
Making your cooking easier than ever and giving you an exceptional trick to have up your culinary sleeve
The oil and egg in the Mayo will give your crust a savory taste like nothing else
If you're worried that using mayonnaise is going to change the taste you're in for a shock
When you bite into a grilled cheese prepared with mayonnaise you won't get a mouthful of mayonnaise
Just a richer creamier grilled cheese in
Fact many bakers and cooks have been using mayonnaise as a secret ingredient in their dishes for years
And you probably didn't have a clue
There are so many cakes cookies and other tasty treats that rely on Mayo to make them savory rich and moist
Did your grilled cheese just get even better yes, yes?
It did now
You know exactly what you need to do the next time a craving for grilled cheese strikes
Head to the grocery store and stock up on all the mayonnaise you can find after
All you never know when a craving might hit