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Stunning plated serving of Artisanal Skillet Grilled Cheese Sandwich, a chef-tested recipe by Chef Jorj Morgan.
Jorj Morgan

Artisanal Skillet Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Crafted with thick-cut artisanal bread and a secret, shatteringly crisp mayonnaise crust, this skillet grilled cheese reveals a luxurious core of perfectly molten, oozing cheese. It's a testament to simple indulgence, served warm and golden.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Structure
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
The Melting Core & Sear
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 slices bread (your choice)
  • 2 to 4 (1-ounce) slices cheese (your choice)

Method
 

Sear in the Skillet
  1. Melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
The Mayonnaise Crust
  1. Place the cheese in between the bread slices.
  2. Now this is where it gets FUN. Spread the outsides of each sandwich with mayonnaise. Yes, it’s more common to use butter, but mayo will serve the same purpose in giving your sandwich the perfect golden crunch.
Melt the Cheese
  1. Place the sandwich into the pan.
  2. Cook for 30 seconds then flip. This first 30 seconds makes sure the top side of the bread will crisp.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the underside is golden, about 2 minutes more.
  4. Flip one last time and cover the sandwich with the lid of the pan or a piece of aluminum foil.
  5. Cook until the cheese is melted, and the underside is golden-brown.
Rest & Slice
  1. Transfer the sandwich to a plate. Keep the sandwich covered for 30 seconds while the cheese settles down, and then you are ready to eat!

Notes

Makes 1 sandwich.