Gabrielle Hamilton's Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
★★★★★
SERVES
10
Ingredients
20
(1/2-inch-thick) slices rustic bread (from about 1 1/2 loaves)
1 cup
mayonnaise (Hamilton likes Hellmann's)
1 pound
shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 300°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
- Place half of the bread slices on a work surface and spread with half of the mayonnaise. Flip the bread slices over and evenly divide the cheese among the slices.
- Spread the remaining bread slices with the remaining mayonnaise and place them mayonnaise-side up over the cheese to form 10 sandwiches.
- Heat a large nonstick frying pan or griddle over medium-low heat until hot, about 4 to 5 minutes. Place 2 to 3 of the sandwiches in the pan and cook until the bottoms are golden brown and the cheese is starting to melt, about 5 minutes. Flip the sandwiches and cook until the second sides are golden brown and the cheese is completely melted, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
- When all the sandwiches are cooked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and place on a wire rack. Let cool 1 to 2 minutes before cutting each sandwich in half.
