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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (85g) Recipe makes 1 servings
Calories 260
Calories from Fat 105		(40%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 11.8g	18%
	Saturated Fat 4.3g	21%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 17mg		5%
Sodium 650mg		27%
Potassium 128mg		3%
Total Carbohydrate 30.6g		10%
	Dietary Fiber 1.2g	4%
	Sugars 3.1g
Protein 8.1g		16%
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By: Dawnab
Jan 16, 2005

The mayonnaise in place of the butter makes the bread toast evenly and gives a similar yet different crispiness. This is how they made it on the grill at a diner I used to frequent, the kind where the grill is behind the counter and you can watch. CAUTION: using low fat or no fat mayo or even miracle whip will change the outcome of the final product, the first 2 contain water and the second sugar that does not act in the same manor as an oil or fat sub.

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Ingredients

2 slices bread
1 slice American cheese
1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Directions

1
Heat a small skillet to medium.
2
Using a butter knife, spread half of mayonnaise onto one slice of the bread, place mayo side down in the skillet.
3
Top with cheese.
4
Spread remaining mayonnaise onto second slice of bread and place mayonnaise side up on top of cheese.
5
Cook 3 minutes, or until bread is toasty brown, turn and repeat.
6
Note: Miracle Whip does not work for this, as the sugar in it tends to burn.

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From: Kelly,Leeds

On Nov 19, 2009

I love cheese and mayo, but would never of thought to place the two together in a grilled sandwich. The mayo made this sooo much tastier. I also put tomato in so it felt like there was something abit healthy in there. Like abby said the only problem was it disappeared way to fast!!! Worth 5 stars all the way.

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From: Chef #1413079

On Oct 12, 2009

This is the real deal - very good. I used this reviewers suggestion: " Before I put any mayo on the bread, I usually pop the assembled sandwich in the microwave for 20-30 seconds (depending on how thick the cheese is) to start the cheese melting before I put it into the frying pan " This works

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From: *Shelly*

On Feb 26, 2005

Mayo in general creeps me out but on the outside of a grilled cheese? EEK. I thought poor Dawn had to be mistaken. LOL But I was intrigued and had to try it. The mayo (I used Best Foods brand) works PERFECTLY for a grilled cheese — it turns a gorgeous brown and it doesn't leave behind a mayo flavor. The added benefit is the easy spreadability of mayo as butter is often too hard and will tear your poor little pieces of bread. With this recipe you don't have to wait for butter to soften — you can have a grilled cheese right freaking NOW. This is how I will make a grilled cheese from now on. Thanks Dawn!

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From: MEAN CHEF

On Feb 26, 2005

Well it's just grilled cheese, but the mayo instead of butter is worth 10 stars. It is sooo much easier and grills the sanwiches to perfection. We made these in a fit of hunger late last night. Shelly made a plain version and I made a couple with cooked bacon and chopped green olives. They were yummy. Don't know why I never knew about the mayo trick before - it's a winner.

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