Food and Recipes Recipes The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Be the first to rate & review! With only 3 simple ingredients, this truly is the ultimate grilled cheese. Perfect for a tight budget or someone who's short on time, this uncomplicated comfort food sandwich is the perfect any-time meal. Use mayonnaise instead of butter for added flavor and to keep the bread from burning. By Southern Living Editors Updated on May 22, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Hector Sanchez Hands On Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Yield: 4 sandwiches Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise 8 Italian bread slices 8 American cheese slices Directions Spread 1 1/2 tsp. mayonnaise on 1 side of each bread slice. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 bread slices, mayonnaise side down, in skillet; top each with 2 cheese slices and 1 bread slice, mayonnaise side up. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining bread slices and cheese. Rate it Print