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Title: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on February 08, 2024, 07:30:02 PM
Who you got??
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: igrindtwinkies on February 08, 2024, 07:49:51 PM
I've never in my life heard of someone using mayo for a grilled cheese.  Is this a regional thing?  I voted the standard butter, but this may change in the next hour, after I try mayo.

Unrelated to the poll, but I like to slice up a tomato and putting it in the middle while it cooks.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Eric Dolphy on February 08, 2024, 07:55:05 PM
I was oh-so-briefly enraged by this until i saw the unanimous results.

Side question:
how do y’all feel about making it with sliced pickle inside? Is that still a grilled cheese or does it take on a new moniker?
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: ToySanta on February 08, 2024, 09:30:56 PM
My coworker goes on regular grilled cheese making kicks and she adds arugula. Sometimes ham or bacon.

Here’s the part where I wish I could say I voted Fred Gall. ;)
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: JM on February 08, 2024, 09:37:54 PM
The only mayonnaise that is accepted is Miracle Whip. Because sugar.

Whose nasty ass is heating up mayonnaise and eating it? Probably the same people who microwave fish.

Gross.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: ghost of barry white on February 08, 2024, 09:47:57 PM
Well, mayo on a hamburger bun face down and heated on the a skillet is next level when making cheeseburger.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: JM on February 08, 2024, 10:03:40 PM
Well, mayo on a hamburger bun face down and heated on the a skillet is next level when making cheeseburger.
I’m going to send you to Neptune: have you cooked hamburger patty in a cast iron skillet with clarified butter? It makes the burger have little crispies.

It makes an awful mess splattering, but damn is it worth it.

(I’m ignoring you said to put mayonnaise on the bun and cook it. I can’t believe you also microwave your fish and torture everyone in the office, you monster)
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: m477 on February 08, 2024, 10:20:49 PM
My grandma used to make me grilled pastrami melts on rye with the mayo technique and they were out of this world delicious. That being said I’ve never attempted it myself, I always use Kerry gold butter for those types of things.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Maccat on February 09, 2024, 03:13:52 AM
Great topic.

Was a butter guy for the longest time but after trying mayo, done deal.

Easier to spread, browns up real nice. Mayo is awesome.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Síota on February 09, 2024, 03:26:19 AM
Dry, just cheese and bread with a bit of mustard for dipping. Also only in the pub after a load of pints. If you even been to Ireland you know.
God I'd love pints in Grogans on William St in Dublin right now with a toastie.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Coastal Fever on February 09, 2024, 04:48:22 AM
Great topic.

Was a butter guy for the longest time but after trying mayo, done deal.

Easier to spread, browns up real nice. Mayo is awesome.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: bartlaser on February 09, 2024, 05:33:01 AM
Butter.

If you're not using american cheese on your GC you should be thrown in jail.

I think Brits call them cheese toasties.  Jolly good.

Whats the Euro equivalent to american cheese?
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: TheBoognish on February 09, 2024, 05:54:02 AM
Butter, two slices of cheese and a slice or two of smoked ham. Nothing else.

Mayo can frig off.


Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Síota on February 09, 2024, 06:00:35 AM
Butter.

If you're not using american cheese on your GC you should be thrown in jail.

I think Brits call them cheese toasties.  Jolly good.

Whats the Euro equivalent to american cheese?

Cheddar ?
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Dick Dastardly on February 09, 2024, 07:11:21 AM
Butter, maybe some whole grain mustard or sliced tomato if I’m feeling luxurious
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Gnarfunkell on February 09, 2024, 07:14:54 AM
Are we talking inside the grilled cheese or on the outside for crisping? I just make a regular old grilled cheese using good country white bread, then a tiny amount of Duke's mayo on the outsides to get it crispy on the cast iron.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: bartlaser on February 09, 2024, 07:33:38 AM
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Butter.

If you're not using american cheese on your GC you should be thrown in jail.

I think Brits call them cheese toasties.  Jolly good.

Whats the Euro equivalent to american cheese?
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Cheddar ?

I think a mild cheddar would work.  But if you go too sharp/aged, cheddar gets more crumbly, oily, and runny.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Síota on February 09, 2024, 07:53:13 AM
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Butter.

If you're not using american cheese on your GC you should be thrown in jail.

I think Brits call them cheese toasties.  Jolly good.

Whats the Euro equivalent to american cheese?
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Cheddar ?
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I think a mild cheddar would work.  But if you go too sharp/aged, cheddar gets more crumbly, oily, and runny.

Yeah not gonna use cheese board quality cheddar. The mild stuff works great, I shred it and use it for nachos all the time as well.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Francis Xavier on February 09, 2024, 08:08:16 AM
Mayo me
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: rocklobster on February 09, 2024, 08:46:44 AM
Mayo spends on and looks better after cooking but tasted fattier than it should, I was one and done after that experiment.

I'll just leave the butter out for a few minutes for it to soften. Or I'll just use a low heat on the pan and use the butter as the fat to fry the sandwich in, toss in a nob of it before flipping to grill the other side.

For greens I prefer a heartier, easier to assemble leafy vege like baby spinach or rocket. Lettuce elevates the bread unevenly and usually spills out during the flip. Even if some of the rocket creeps out and gets lightly toasted it taste great.

Adding greens to a grilled cheese may be a sin, venturing into BLT territory, but I'm trying to get all my food groups in here.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: matt_2993 on February 09, 2024, 08:47:31 AM
My first time trying mayo turned out to be a low fat mayo so the bread never even crisped up. Even tho it was my fault I'm committed to butter forever now
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Mean salto on February 09, 2024, 08:49:43 AM
I was oh-so-briefly enraged by this until i saw the unanimous results.

Side question:
how do y’all feel about making it with sliced pickle inside? Is that still a grilled cheese or does it take on a new moniker?
Pickle, ham and spicy bbq sauce maybe even supermarket big Mac sauce. If a plain cheese can still be counted as a pizza then adding extra bits to a sandwich should count as a toasted cheese
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on February 09, 2024, 09:05:22 AM
A little bit of mayo on the outside of the bread and melted butter in the pan.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: frontsideNECKTIE on February 09, 2024, 09:06:01 AM
Butter.

If you're not using american cheese on your GC you should be thrown in jail.

I think Brits call them cheese toasties.  Jolly good.

Whats the Euro equivalent to american cheese?

American + mozz or provolone combo. Ultimate meltiness. Cheddar is most common in my fridge tho.

BUT if you don't have any tomato soup, this is all irrelevant since the sandwich loses about 50% of its allure without it
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: pugmaster on February 09, 2024, 01:11:40 PM
An intense desire for grilled cheese and tomato soup comes out of nowhere to me at least a few times per year, much like the insatiable urge to eat clam chowder out of a sourdough bread bowl. Butter or mayo is cool. Mayo is great when you don't want to wait for the butter to get soft.

Once the thought takes over, you must feed the need.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: SupremePizza on February 09, 2024, 01:14:38 PM
Mayo here, I find it toasts nicely and easier to spread. Also don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses. I had a grilled cheese at Seatac airport a few weeks ago that had 4 different cheeses including brie which was quite delicious.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: turdtastic on February 09, 2024, 01:28:55 PM
Butter in the pan
Mayo inside the sandwich
I know, I’m gross
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: rukes on February 09, 2024, 03:18:19 PM
What exactly is a 'grilled cheese's

Like, is it a piece of bread, with cheese and you put it in the oven under the griller?

Or like two pieces of bread, with cheese in the middle and you put it in the sandwich press?
Cause a toasted sandwich with ham/cheese/tomato is great. I like it with Jarslberg. My favourite cheese.

The Mayo thing I am not getting though. Mayo is for like cold sandwiches and wraps and salads, no?

Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: frontsideNECKTIE on February 09, 2024, 03:25:52 PM
What exactly is a 'grilled cheese's

Like, is it a piece of bread, with cheese and you put it in the oven under the griller?

Or like two pieces of bread, with cheese in the middle and you put it in the sandwich press?
Cause a toasted sandwich with ham/cheese/tomato is great. I like it with Jarslberg. My favourite cheese.

The Mayo thing I am not getting though. Mayo is for like cold sandwiches and wraps and salads, no?

Never had mayo on something like a burger or hot turkey sandwich? Plain ass mayo in a salad never sat right with me...

The idea is basically using the fat in the mayo to fry and crisp the bread. Adds more tang than the classic butter, but also has a chance of going soggy if it isn't hot enough fast enough.

Risk v reward isn't worth it, imo
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: bartlaser on February 09, 2024, 03:32:05 PM
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Butter.

If you're not using american cheese on your GC you should be thrown in jail.

I think Brits call them cheese toasties.  Jolly good.

Whats the Euro equivalent to american cheese?
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Cheddar ?
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I think a mild cheddar would work.  But if you go too sharp/aged, cheddar gets more crumbly, oily, and runny.
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Yeah not gonna use cheese board quality cheddar. The mild stuff works great, I shred it and use it for nachos all the time as well.

Ched on nach is mand
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: brycickle on February 09, 2024, 04:31:51 PM
I never even knew mayo was a thing for grilled cheese until I really started to learn how to cook. Once I tried it, that was it for me, mayo all the way. It does everything that you want the butter to do, plus it gives it a slightly acidic bite along with the egginess. I'm also a nerd and will only eat mayo that I have made from scratch. Store bought is gross to me.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: j....soy..... on February 09, 2024, 10:53:32 PM
Butter on the outside, mayo on the inside……
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: hmmoookay on February 10, 2024, 06:20:14 AM
Butter for me but like someone said earlier I like to put some tomato on the inside as well. Sometimes pickles. Been a minute since I've made a good grilled cheese though gonna have to come correct this weekend maybe.

As for the cheese, I would say anything goes everyones taste is different. Used to do dill havarti and cheddar pretty often, that shit was A+.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Síota on February 10, 2024, 07:12:15 AM
Tomatoes are a good shout. Loads of pubs in Ireland also do cheese and ham toasties.
I'm gonna buy a toastie machine this week.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: whale on February 10, 2024, 03:16:09 PM
Butter guy will try mayo asap.

I put a thin slice of creamy blue cheese into mine.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Banned from the room on February 10, 2024, 03:33:39 PM
Mayo once in a while.
Light butter. In the foreman grill if possible.

Horseradish Cheddar with sides. Sauteed sweet onions and peppers with mushrooms.
Yes yes yes.

Ev Olive oil over Mayo too
Especially if it's been used for the veggies.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: j....soy..... on February 10, 2024, 03:39:51 PM
I don't fuck with it but banana mayo is a thing....
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Coastal Fever on February 10, 2024, 04:23:26 PM
The idea of this stuff as a dip/condiment disgusts me, but it could actually work in this  scenario;

(https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/04/mayochup-heinz.jpg)
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Banned from the room on February 10, 2024, 04:59:57 PM
I'd try it. I'm down to try anything that's not sea life.
I cannot never have been able to other than a tuna grinder.

That's a tuna sub with provolone melted across the top. I like mine LTPO mushrooms and sometimes extra veggies.

I wanna try to do cheddar cheese melt with shaved apple slices on like sourdough.

We need a grilled cheese chain
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: pugmaster on February 10, 2024, 05:33:18 PM
I'd try it. I'm down to try anything that's not sea life.
I cannot never have been able to other than a tuna grinder.

That's a tuna sub with provolone melted across the top. I like mine LTPO mushrooms and sometimes extra veggies.

I wanna try to do cheddar cheese melt with shaved apple slices on like sourdough.

We need a grilled cheese chain

We could call it "Cheezus Christ"
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: JoseCansnake0 on February 10, 2024, 05:46:35 PM
The only mayonnaise that is accepted is Miracle Whip. Because sugar.

Whose nasty ass is heating up mayonnaise and eating it? Probably the same people who microwave fish.

Gross.

miracle whip ruins everything it touches
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Coastal Fever on February 10, 2024, 06:45:16 PM
Miracle Whip was my gateway to real mayo.  Actual mayo grossed me out, but the sweetness/artificialness of Miracle Whip on a BLT hit the spot for some reason.  Eventually I started ordering proper club sandwiches, aiolis, etc and I was converted.  Might fuck around and buy some MW for old time’s sake.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: brycickle on February 10, 2024, 07:32:32 PM
The idea of this stuff as a dip/condiment disgusts me, but it could actually work in this  scenario;

(https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/04/mayochup-heinz.jpg)

I laughed out loud the first time I heard this product. What like 5 no more than 10 years ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRntutn8udw
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: igrindtwinkies on February 10, 2024, 09:38:06 PM
I just made a grilled cheese with tomato using miracle whip.  I didn't really notice a big difference.  I would like to try this with real mayo sometime.  I rarely use it and usually would just buy what's on sale.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: oyolar on February 10, 2024, 09:58:13 PM
I grew up on butter but tried Mayo for a bit and it was just slightly off so I went back to butter.

I’m a firm believer that a “grilled cheese” only has cheese in it. If you add anything else, then it’s a toasted whatever-sandwich.

I love grilled cheeses and toasted sandwiches with all sorts of cheese but nothing compares to American cheese. It’s so comforting as an American. I rediscovered it over the pandemic so I always have Kraft singles in my fridge now. It’s always a good idea to just go make a grilled cheese when we you just need something to eat without a lot of effort.

In the Netherlands, they have toasties at bars, which are close to American paninis and they’re awesome.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: ChuckRamone on February 10, 2024, 10:12:41 PM
I've used olive oil to brown the bread when I didn't have butter. It tasted pretty good. I think anything oily like butter, mayo, olive oil can do the job but with slightly different flavors. I dip my grilled cheese sandwiches in mayo ketchup mixed together sometimes with some hot sauce in there too.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: j....soy..... on February 10, 2024, 10:58:20 PM
What’s that ham and cheese dipped in egg sandwich called?  Now that’s a sandwich…..
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: JM on February 11, 2024, 08:39:45 AM
What’s that ham and cheese dipped in egg sandwich called?  Now that’s a sandwich…..
Monte Cristo.

And it needs a berry jam to spread or dip in afterwards.

That is indeed a sandwich.

(And I’m sorry, as appealing as you all are making the mayonnaise sound on a grilled cheese… I cannot in good conscience defile my butter on the outside, cheese on the inside, perfectly crisped and melted grilled cheese sandwich made expertly on a cast iron skillet. *with a side of tomato soup. You genius whoever mentioned that)
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: hmmoookay on February 11, 2024, 09:07:50 AM
I've used olive oil to brown the bread when I didn't have butter. It tasted pretty good. I think anything oily like butter, mayo, olive oil can do the job but with slightly different flavors. I dip my grilled cheese sandwiches in mayo ketchup mixed together sometimes with some hot sauce in there too.

Olive oil drizzle on a good hearty toasted slice with a little salt is so good. Highly recommended. Just not on white bread, some kind of whole grain, hearty wheat, something with seeds in it. That kinda thing.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: j....soy..... on February 11, 2024, 09:14:01 AM
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What’s that ham and cheese dipped in egg sandwich called?  Now that’s a sandwich…..
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Monte Cristo.

And it needs a berry jam to spread or dip in afterwards.

That is indeed a sandwich.

(And I’m sorry, as appealing as you all are making the mayonnaise sound on a grilled cheese… I cannot in good conscience defile my butter on the outside, cheese on the inside, perfectly crisped and melted grilled cheese sandwich made expertly on a cast iron skillet. *with a side of tomato soup. You genius whoever mentioned that)

a side of tomato soup recognizes the need  for some tanginess......
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: frontsideNECKTIE on February 11, 2024, 11:13:44 AM
Monte Cristo's are ULT

Basically a french toast melt. A sprinkle of powdered sugar and syrup or jam to dip.

Reminds me of the time i got a donut bacon grilled cheese at the fair. Heart stopping fs, but damn tasty.
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Post by: JM on February 11, 2024, 11:40:54 AM
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What’s that ham and cheese dipped in egg sandwich called?  Now that’s a sandwich…..
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Monte Cristo.

And it needs a berry jam to spread or dip in afterwards.

That is indeed a sandwich.

(And I’m sorry, as appealing as you all are making the mayonnaise sound on a grilled cheese… I cannot in good conscience defile my butter on the outside, cheese on the inside, perfectly crisped and melted grilled cheese sandwich made expertly on a cast iron skillet. *with a side of tomato soup. You genius whoever mentioned that)
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a side of tomato soup recognizes the need  for some tanginess......
Well SOMEbody grew up with “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” 8)
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: yghartsyrt on February 11, 2024, 12:53:22 PM
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Butter.

If you're not using american cheese on your GC you should be thrown in jail.

I think Brits call them cheese toasties.  Jolly good.

Whats the Euro equivalent to american cheese?
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Cheddar ?
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I think a mild cheddar would work.  But if you go too sharp/aged, cheddar gets more crumbly, oily, and runny.
[close]

Yeah not gonna use cheese board quality cheddar. The mild stuff works great, I shred it and use it for nachos all the time as well.
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Ched on nach is mand

You ok,  bud?


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Down for butter or mayo. To be honest, it’snot that much of a difference. Olive oil as a fat in the pan is a tasty alternative - not sure if this still counts as a grilled cheese.
American cheese or Kraft cheese slices are nice, but don’t have enough taste for me. Medium cheddar or medium Gouda is a better choice imo
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: j....soy..... on February 11, 2024, 10:02:35 PM
I remember talking to someone who moved here from France and she was so angry about Cheese in America….. ‘we have a hundred different cheeses….you just have ORANGE!  Why?!.’ 
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: breezer on February 12, 2024, 01:43:06 AM
butter every time....tried the mayo thing, didn't like it. 

Funny thing is, in the uk we cook our cheese on toast under the grill (broiler ) ........where as our yankee friends fry their cheese sandwiches, and call them grilled.  Its a bit like the whole pants / underwear confusion.  Cheese on toast is an open sandwich, where as a 'cheese toastie' is our equivalent to the grilled cheese.  As they say, two nations divided by a common language. 
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: frontsideNECKTIE on February 12, 2024, 09:00:42 AM
butter every time....tried the mayo thing, didn't like it. 

Funny thing is, in the uk we cook our cheese on toast under the grill (broiler ) ........where as our yankee friends fry their cheese sandwiches, and call them grilled.  Its a bit like the whole pants / underwear confusion.  Cheese on toast is an open sandwich, where as a 'cheese toastie' is our equivalent to the grilled cheese.  As they say, two nations divided by a common language.

As a yank, a fried cheese sandwich doesn't have the same ring as a grilled cheese, even if it's more technically accurate.

Cheese toastie sounds dry af to my ears.

Do you eat those style sandwiches with a side of beans?
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: slippy on February 12, 2024, 09:54:43 AM
Mayo feels very much like the V2 for me
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: breezer on February 12, 2024, 10:05:56 AM
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butter every time....tried the mayo thing, didn't like it. 

Funny thing is, in the uk we cook our cheese on toast under the grill (broiler ) ........where as our yankee friends fry their cheese sandwiches, and call them grilled.  Its a bit like the whole pants / underwear confusion.  Cheese on toast is an open sandwich, where as a 'cheese toastie' is our equivalent to the grilled cheese.  As they say, two nations divided by a common language.
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As a yank, a fried cheese sandwich doesn't have the same ring as a grilled cheese, even if it's more technically accurate.

Cheese toastie sounds dry af to my ears.

Do you eat those style sandwiches with a side of beans?

a cheese toastie is 'dry' as you say, but delicious none the less. 

Sure, serve cheese on toast with baked-beans, but that elevates it to a meal, rather than a snack.  In this scenario I would probably got for beans on toast and garnish with grated cheese.  Basically switch stance on the ingredients. 

Anybody for Welsh rarebit? 
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: skate_bored on February 13, 2024, 03:53:35 PM
grew up on butter, store brand white bread and american cheese (sometimes white, sometimes yellow).

lately ive been trying to recreate the grilled cheese that i used to get at my fav old restaurant (RIP).

been doing different breads, thicker breads, and just bought half a loaf of sourdough to try that. also been doing different cheese - usually 2-3 at a time. as i understand it from an old employee, they used nice bread from a local bakery and did swiss, jack and a mild cheddar but i dont know how accurate that is based on what ive tried.

off to the kitchen i go! tonight its sourdough bread with a yellow kraft single, with some shredded monterrey jack and cheddar lightly sprinkled on top before i add the second piece of bread and flip it. will update tomorrow.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: rocklobster on February 13, 2024, 06:20:02 PM
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Butter.

If you're not using american cheese on your GC you should be thrown in jail.

I think Brits call them cheese toasties.  Jolly good.

Whats the Euro equivalent to american cheese?
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Cheddar ?
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I think a mild cheddar would work.  But if you go too sharp/aged, cheddar gets more crumbly, oily, and runny.
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Yeah not gonna use cheese board quality cheddar. The mild stuff works great, I shred it and use it for nachos all the time as well.
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Ched on nach is mand
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You ok,  bud?


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Down for butter or mayo. To be honest, it’snot that much of a difference. Olive oil as a fat in the pan is a tasty alternative - not sure if this still counts as a grilled cheese.
American cheese or Kraft cheese slices are nice, but don’t have enough taste for me. Medium cheddar or medium Gouda is a better choice imo

Olive oil only for a savory bread preferably with pine nuts and seeds on the crust, white bread has as a higher sugar content that clashes with the earthiness of the olive oil IMO.

Still a little bit away from lunch but I'm hankering for a grill cheese right now.

Edit: Olive oil works pretty good, doesn't get as nice of a fry on the bread like butter but the higher smoke point makes it easier to manage while giving the cheese more time to melt. Flavor wise butter wins hands down.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: behavioralguide on February 14, 2024, 07:26:47 AM
Don't think i could even get american cheese over here, whatever it is
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: JoseCansnake0 on February 14, 2024, 09:33:20 AM
Yah know what really taked grilled cheese to the next level? Homemade tomato soup.

Rip & Dip
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: bartlaser on February 14, 2024, 11:05:06 AM
A lil yellow mustard inside is pretty nice.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: DarthDingusMaximus on February 14, 2024, 12:19:12 PM
Butter is top tier,  I've heard of mayonnaise on a cooking channel for grilled cheese and I tried mayo once it's not too bad it gives a nice crispiness the egg whites from mayo also has a neutral taste when frying.,
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: oyolar on February 14, 2024, 12:34:29 PM
Don't think i could even get american cheese over here, whatever it is

Sucks you can't have a real grilled cheese then.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: yghartsyrt on February 14, 2024, 01:42:21 PM
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Butter.

If you're not using american cheese on your GC you should be thrown in jail.

I think Brits call them cheese toasties.  Jolly good.

Whats the Euro equivalent to american cheese?
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Cheddar ?
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I think a mild cheddar would work.  But if you go too sharp/aged, cheddar gets more crumbly, oily, and runny.
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Yeah not gonna use cheese board quality cheddar. The mild stuff works great, I shred it and use it for nachos all the time as well.
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Ched on nach is mand
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You ok,  bud?


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Down for butter or mayo. To be honest, it’snot that much of a difference. Olive oil as a fat in the pan is a tasty alternative - not sure if this still counts as a grilled cheese.
American cheese or Kraft cheese slices are nice, but don’t have enough taste for me. Medium cheddar or medium Gouda is a better choice imo
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Olive oil only for a savory bread preferably with pine nuts and seeds on the crust, white bread has as a higher sugar content that clashes with the earthiness of the olive oil IMO.

Still a little bit away from lunch but I'm hankering for a grill cheese right now.

Edit: Olive oil works pretty good, doesn't get as nice of a fry on the bread like butter but the higher smoke point makes it easier to manage while giving the cheese more time to melt. Flavor wise butter wins hands down.

depends on what qualifies as a white bread, where you live. If this is in the toast sandwich bread region, i absolutely agree. If the white bread is more towards ciabatta, i'd disagree. but i must admit that we would have left grilled cheese territory entirely then
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: behavioralguide on February 14, 2024, 01:54:19 PM
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Don't think i could even get american cheese over here, whatever it is
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Sucks you can't have a real grilled cheese then.

Im from the Netherlands

What even is american cheese (these days)
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on February 14, 2024, 01:56:54 PM
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Don't think i could even get american cheese over here, whatever it is
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Sucks you can't have a real grilled cheese then.
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Im from the Netherlands

What even is american cheese (these days)

Look on my works, ye Mighty, and Despair
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Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: oyolar on February 14, 2024, 02:40:15 PM
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Don't think i could even get american cheese over here, whatever it is
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Sucks you can't have a real grilled cheese then.
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Im from the Netherlands

What even is american cheese (these days)

Yeah, the key part is real "grilled cheese," not real cheese. The Netherlands has great cheese. A lot of which makes for great grilled cheeses and great toasties. But they're not a real grilled cheese the way that that plastic stuff is.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: rocklobster on February 14, 2024, 05:42:14 PM
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Butter.

If you're not using american cheese on your GC you should be thrown in jail.

I think Brits call them cheese toasties.  Jolly good.

Whats the Euro equivalent to american cheese?
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Cheddar ?
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I think a mild cheddar would work.  But if you go too sharp/aged, cheddar gets more crumbly, oily, and runny.
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Yeah not gonna use cheese board quality cheddar. The mild stuff works great, I shred it and use it for nachos all the time as well.
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Ched on nach is mand
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You ok,  bud?


Back to business:
Down for butter or mayo. To be honest, it’snot that much of a difference. Olive oil as a fat in the pan is a tasty alternative - not sure if this still counts as a grilled cheese.
American cheese or Kraft cheese slices are nice, but don’t have enough taste for me. Medium cheddar or medium Gouda is a better choice imo
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Olive oil only for a savory bread preferably with pine nuts and seeds on the crust, white bread has as a higher sugar content that clashes with the earthiness of the olive oil IMO.

Still a little bit away from lunch but I'm hankering for a grill cheese right now.

Edit: Olive oil works pretty good, doesn't get as nice of a fry on the bread like butter but the higher smoke point makes it easier to manage while giving the cheese more time to melt. Flavor wise butter wins hands down.
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depends on what qualifies as a white bread, where you live. If this is in the toast sandwich bread region, i absolutely agree. If the white bread is more towards ciabatta, i'd disagree. but i must admit that we would have left grilled cheese territory entirely then

The store bought white bread we get is sliced, sugary and loaded with preservatives, only the legit stuff for grilled cheese sandoozles.

This thread would make the grilled cheese purist on Reddit lose their shit, but Slap isn't a slave to tradition or rules!
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: pugmaster on February 14, 2024, 05:44:38 PM
I made one the other day with sharp cheddar and apple butter on multigrain with butter and it was like a dessert grilled cheese. Worth trying IMO.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Francis Xavier on February 16, 2024, 12:07:50 PM
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Don't think i could even get american cheese over here, whatever it is
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Sucks you can't have a real grilled cheese then.
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Im from the Netherlands

What even is american cheese (these days)
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Look on my works, ye Mighty, and Despair
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If my grilled cheese isn't topped with micro plastics is it even a real American sandwich!?
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: behavioralguide on February 16, 2024, 02:54:30 PM
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Don't think i could even get american cheese over here, whatever it is
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Sucks you can't have a real grilled cheese then.
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Im from the Netherlands

What even is american cheese (these days)
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Look on my works, ye Mighty, and Despair
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Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Made In China on February 17, 2024, 03:36:55 PM
I’ve done the mayo on a grilled cheese and it works well, tastes really good, and is harder to burn, but I just prefer butter more. Ideally enough that it leaves some grease on your fingers after you eat it.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: oyolar on February 19, 2024, 01:42:12 PM
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Don't think i could even get american cheese over here, whatever it is
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Sucks you can't have a real grilled cheese then.
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Im from the Netherlands

What even is american cheese (these days)
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Look on my works, ye Mighty, and Despair
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Now we're getting somewhere...
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: Jim and Dan on February 21, 2024, 08:20:00 AM
Fuck it, I use both.
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: addie pray on February 21, 2024, 08:24:17 AM
there's a "fried mayo" joke about SLAP in here somewhere but i dont got it
Title: Re: Grilled Cheese: Butter or Mayo
Post by: turdtastic on February 21, 2024, 08:31:13 AM
there's a "fried mayo" joke about SLAP in here somewhere but i dont got it
That would actually be a great username…