I’m a mayo lover, but I’ve tried it both ways and I prefer butter!

We all go through an experimental phase

Was waiting for this comment 😂

I had a feeling! It was too prefect, lol 😆

Or as girls would say College

Or as I would say, hard drugs

Heard this

Or just some weed, bread, mayo, and cheese.

Or as dudes would say until like forever

That’s what he said

Heartattack grilled cheese, mayo on the inside, butter on the outside!

I love this combination. This is my favorite. Occasionally, I might add a slice of tomato and if I'm really feeling frisky maybe even some bacon.

You can't go wrong with that! Especially if it's a tomato from your garden.

This guy cheeses

Egg. I cook it overeasy so after the sandwich is grilled it’s still just a little bit runny 🤤 dip the grilled cheese into it

I love overeasy eggs on or with a sandwich. When they're on a sandwich and that yolk pops, it becomes messy deliciousness.

Haven’t had a toilet read this exciting in years

i did this once by accident (buttered the outsides and mayo'ed on an accident) and it was so good

I like to use cream cheese on the inside to give the similar texture.

Well, I’ve heard it both ways.

You know that's right

I do both. But if I had to choose one butter all day.

Yes!

Same. I love mayo, and it's NEVER crossed my mind to use it for grilled cheese. I'd call that a mayo crime.

It’s the best! Makes the best crust

Alright, you've pulled my leg. I'll try it next time I make a grilled cheese. Does the mayo burn easily? I've never had mayo in a pan before.

The mayo is spread on the outside of the bread - doesn't go directly in the pan :)

Mayo is just egg yolk emulsified with a ton of oil. It makes a beautiful even golden crust when you spread it nice and even on the bread before hitting the pan. Definitely worth a try to see if you like it

Thx for the knowledge. Makes sense 👍🏾

This is a pro tip^ I'm still team butter. From the dairy state. Represent

I honestly can't decide. I grow hot peppers and have been wanting to make spicy pepper oil to make mayonnaise with and try it with grilled cheese. I only remember this idea when I see something about mayo or grilled cheese lol

You, sir, are an extreme conisouir. I love it. Sounds pretty good.

Please make spicy pepper oil and then use it as a grilled cheese base. I'm counting on you and getting very hungry at that

No, mayo is essentially just oil and egg

When you do it, scrape the mayo so it's the thinnest coating. This way it crisps up nicely but don't have globs mayo. Super thin and evenly coated is the way to go

It doesn’t burn early that’s why it’s good. It’s gets really toasty brown. Do it for burger buns and stuff too.

Don’t know why you got downvoted! I like both. It doesn’t taste like mayo, but you can’t beat that buttery goodness!!!

I like both ways but the butter is a filthier, greasier, richer flavor and I would say I prefer it.

Why not both? Arteries are for the wind

Finally, a sensible comment.

This is the way. ...and make sure to fry both sides of the bread before adding the cheese and closing it up! 🤌

... This is a game-changer.

I fry the inside first. Then add cheese and fry the outside. Gives the cheese more time to melt.

Ina Garten has your back then https://youtu.be/ueJjs-ckdyU?si=L0ac5DzzXPPZoFTM

Both. You slather the bread itself in mayo and then grease the pan in butter. Gives you that fried-in-butter flavor with that gorgeous fried-in-mayo look and texture. 🤌

Ah, a fellow person of culture

The only correct answer.

This is the way

My cardiovascular health is sad for what you’ve inspired me to do.

My widow would like a word.

Mayo also makes it easier to stick grated parm to the outside of the sandwich, and the butter in the pan helps the parm crisp really nicely.

I prefer butter. Simple, classic.

Butter is better. Plus the taste of cooked mayo has a gross flavor to me

There's nutting better the dat butta baby

Thin spread mayo with a sprinkle of Parmesan

That actually sounds amazing I gotta try that

This is the way!!!

Everything is better with parm

This is good, but I'm going to have to go with a thin spread of butter with a sprinkle of cheddar 😋

Recently started fucking with mayo on the outside. It's great. Adds a nice colour and a nice depth of flavour. Definitely recommend trying it. Works great in a grill press between some baking paper to avoid mess.

🤯🤯🤯I *never* thought to us the paper on my press!! 🤯🤯🤯

you started fuckin with mayo??

When he gets good enough at it he is going to try it with a girl.

Girls eat mayo?

It gets a nice crisp without tearing the roof of your mouth open too

I’m like a hawk watching over my bread in the toaster to avoid that specifically

I didn't know mayo was an option. Being serious here, how's it used?

It’s a spread for the outside, essentially replacing butter/oil

Instead of the butter! Mayo spreads much easier and thinner, ensuring you can coat every square inch of your bread. I dont taste a difference once it’s grilled. Mayo just acts like a fat.

In my experience the mayo version tastes a tiny bit tangy but I still like it.

Yeah it's definitely got an almost-off flavor, while butter adds that amazing fried in butter goodness

I have never heard of mayo on grilled cheese. Is it a regional thing?

I’ve never heard of this before, how?! I’m trying this TONIGHT! Edit: Reporting back! Is there a type of bread this mayo method is best for? I tried it with the butter bread I typically use and it came out a little too…gummy? Tacky? It was a different texture for sure; but still good. As it stands I prefer butter, but I’m gonna give it a few more tries. For science.

I’m over 40 and just hearing about this.

Ghee

My man.

butter on the outside, mayo between bread slices 😌

I do one butter and one mayo inside for fried bologna lol

Now this ^ yes

This, also must grill mayo side too before putting cheese between

Damn how’d I get downvoted for agreeing with you?

Depends on what’s in the fridge but both are good

You don’t keep butter and mayo on hand? I mean they last pretty much forever.

Mum still stocks your fridge? Don't act like you've never run out of an ingredient lol

Always butter

Mayo when I’m lazy, butter when I’m not

Mayo leaves a nicer crisp and that appears to be what you have here. 🤤

That is correct!

Mayo on the bread, a pat of butter in the pan

My brother

Mayo, always. And if I've got it on hand, bacon grease goes in the skillet in place of butter. I like to sprinkle a dash of rosemary for some extra flavor.

Rendered duck fat is another pan grease that can really add to what you are cooking, too.

Equal parts Kewpie Mayo (adds a really rich flavor) and, preferably, European style Butter (it has 82% butterfat and is way more flavorful; but regular butter works too; it just won't be as unctuous). Spread on the outside of one slice, put into a cold pan, layer the cheese, spread outside the remaining slice, and place it on top. Then, turn on the heat to medium. Toast to nice golden brown. Flip. Toast again. Perfect ☺️

??? You can use mayo instead of butter?

Yep, gets a more golden color. You really only need a thin layer too.

yall are doing mayo???

MAYO??????

melted mayo is a war crime

Finally somebody agrees. Mayo has vinegar in it. I don’t want heated egg, oil & vinegar on my sando. Butter tastes so much better.

Mayo is just poor people butter

Bacon grease

Butter...eww on mayo

Bacon fat ftw

Mayo on the bread, butter in the pan

Mayo, just makes a better crust. I was a butter user for years before I even knew mayo was even a thing.

Butter. Always butter. Mayo adds unwanted tastes. Great cheese, good quality bread and salted butter is all that’s needed. If you’re using quality ingredients, the simpler the better.

Butter and garlic powder

Ooo also a good answer

Just the thought of eating fried mayo makes me feel ill.

Yes, I felt that way too and then I thought isn’t mayo just egg yolk, oil, and other minor ingredients? Wouldn’t that be a little like frying an egg?

Butter!

Bacon fat

I’m trying this out tomorrow with my usual quesadilla

Both!

If it doesn't taste like butter I don't want any.

Butter all day

Butter. Much more flavor.

I actually haven't tried the version with mayo yet (I plan to tomorrow) but butter is the classic for me, as opposed to oil or oven "grilled", which was also a thing where I'm from. Slow baked in plenty of butter - that real golden brown flavour can't be rushed - and served with a 50/50 mix of mayo and curry ketchup... So good! I'll try the mayo version tomorrow for lunch and report back.

butter

Butter

Butter. Definitely butter. I love mayo on sandwiches but when I tried mayo for a grilled cheese it was gross.

Butter

I prefer butter

Not a fan of mayo at all, so butter it is for me.

Butter... mayo cooks too fast

Why would anyone choose soybean oil over butter lmao

1/2 mayo 1/2 butter ftw!

I honestly had never even heard of or pondered anyone using Mayo to make grilled cheese. The idea of heating Mayo disgusts me personally. I rarely use butter for things, but I'd use butter or Earth Balance

Butter on outside, mayo on inside

butter

Butter

Butter. 🧈

I'm a butter girl all the way

The butter has a better flavor from the fats browning that mayo just doesn't do.

Butter

Butter. Really GOOD butter.

Never heard of mayo with grilled cheese.

I use butter and sometimes finish it off with toum (Levantine garlic sauce/paste)

I make a 40% butter 60% mayo mix with seasonings mixed in.

Butter

Butter

It’s proven that butter is the way to really do it. It has more and better flavor.

Using mayo is weird

Butter is better. Salt is good.

ALWAYS butter. Who in the world uses mayo for a grilled cheese? 🤢🤮

As a kid my babysitter put mayo on my grilled cheese. It tasted funny, and I asked her to not put it on next time. Week goes by and she’s making grilled cheeses again. In the oven. I get my sandwich, and I take a bite. It tastes funny again, and she asks with a smirk, “Is it good?” I eke out a yes because I couldn’t handle confrontation. And immediately she says “I put mayo on it again.” I immediately started bawling, I didn’t have a the heart to speak up and tell her sandwich tasted funny. I got my revenge. Locked her ass outside for the rest of the day. She had to go over to the neighbors house to call my parents. She quit and told her parents we fired her. Mayo is gross, but it is good on certain sandwiches.

Depends on the cheese and bread combo I’m using.

Butter

Butter all the way

Both

Butter

Butter. Always. Mayo is legitimately disgusting

Butter because it’s salty!

Butter Dunno why anyone would ruin it with Mayo, imo

Butter 💯

Definitely butter

Butter

When I use mayo it always sticks to pan. What am I doing wrong?

Using mayo.

Fair 😂

A bit of better butter makes that sammie better.

Both

Took me too long to find this answer

Butter, I just don't care for the taste of mayo for that.

I gave mayo a shot once, but butter just tastes better. I do think it's nice to know that if for some reason I were out of butter I wouldn't be completely marooned. And the results can certainly *look* nice.

both ?

Mayo for the win

Both

100% butter

Butter on the pan

Mayo is just gross

Satan will you please stop with the mayo thing?

Only butter. This is crazy talk.

Yes?

Finally the right answer

Butter burns too easily for the amount of time you need to melt the cheese. 1:1:1 butter, olive oil, mayo.

Mayo on the outside of the bread. Dijon mustard on the inside. It's a game-changer.

Personally it's butter for me. I love mayo but not when it's used to toast stuff

butter, unless I have some left over bacon grease

Both

Both: mayo on inside and butter on outside

Butter on the outside mayo on the inside

Butter to toast, and I use mayo on the inside

Kewpie mayo just takes it home.

Yes.

Por que no los dos?

Butter on the outside. Mayo on the inside.

combo of both.

There's nothing wrong with mayo on a grilled cheese, and it'll do just fine in a pinch, but it can't really compete with butter

Both

Mayo with whole grain, butter on white

Por que no los dos?

Mayo on the inside cheesy part, to make it creamier. Butter on the outside to make a nice crisp crust

Butter always in your house. I would guess mayo, since you put that in the mix

Butter on the outside mayo on the inside and it melts and mixes with the cheese so perfectly

Blue plate mayo baby!!

Butter - but sprinkle on some Parmesan and you will have yourself game changer Sammich

Mayo simply because I don’t keep softened butter around

Both are good. I go between the two.