A Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich

• servings: 1 item

Ingredients

2 slices white sandwich bread

4 tsp. mayonnaise

1 Tbsp. unsalted butter

3 thin slices American cheese or cheddar (about 2 oz. total)

Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Place 2 slices white sandwich bread on a cutting board; spread 1 side of each slice with 2 tsp. of 4 tsp. mayonnaise.

Heat a dry small nonstick skillet over medium 2 minutes, then melt half of 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter in pan. Place 1 slice of bread, mayonnaise side down, in pan and top with 3 thin slices American cheese or cheddar (about 2 oz. total); season with freshly ground pepper. Arrange second slice of bread, mayonnaise side up, on top. Cover pan and cook sandwich until golden brown underneath, 3–4 minutes. Turn and add remaining butter to pan. Using a spatula, gently press down on sandwich to encourage even browning and help cheese melt. Cook until second side is golden brown and cheese is melted, 3–4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice in half on a diagonal. Editor’s note: This grilled cheese sandwich recipe was first printed in our March 2015 issue; it has been edited for style and to clarify the amount of cheese needed. Head this way for more of our very best sandwich recipes →