Garlic Butter Mayo Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Sourdough and sharp cheddar with garlic mayo yield a crispy, savory grilled cheese sandwich.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread

→ Cheese

02 - 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 2 slices mozzarella cheese (optional)

→ Garlic Mayo Spread

04 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 1 large garlic clove, finely minced or grated
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ For Assembly

08 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, parsley, and black pepper in a small bowl and mix well.
02 - Arrange sourdough bread slices and spread Dijon mustard thinly on the inside of two slices if desired.
03 - Place 2 slices of cheddar and 1 slice of mozzarella between the bread slices to form sandwiches.
04 - Spread the garlic mayo evenly on the outer sides of each sandwich's bread slices.
05 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
06 - Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese melted.
07 - Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The garlic mayo creates a crisper, more flavorful crust than butter alone, with zero greasiness.
  • It comes together in 20 minutes but tastes like you've been planning it all day.
  • Sourdough's tanginess plays beautifully against the savory garlic, making it feel less heavy than traditional grilled cheese.
02 -
  • The mayo will brown and crisp much faster than butter, so watch the heat and don't turn up the temperature thinking you need more power.
  • Grating the garlic instead of mincing it makes it disappear seamlessly into the mayo, whereas chunks can sometimes have a sharp, raw bite.
03 -
  • Press your sandwich gently while it cooks so the cheese melts in contact with the bread instead of just sliding around inside.
  • Let your garlic mayo sit for two minutes after mixing so the garlic mellows slightly and infuses the mayo more evenly.
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