This Grilled Cheese with Mayo and Boiled Egg uses mayo instead of butter on the outside of the bread to give it the perfect crunch.
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Ever heard of Strangewich? If you are like me and Alex, the answer is cordial nope. Let us enlighten you because this is our new favorite trick and a great way to use up Easter leftovers! Instead of using butter on the outside of the bread in a grilled cheese, this grilled cheese with Strangewich Mayo uses Hellman’s mayo as a substitute. That might not sound as groundbreaking as it actually is. Alex and I tried it and are happy to report that it does well legit. Read on for the recipe!
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Why Grilled Cheese with Mayo?
First, grilled cheese with mayonnaise eliminates the annoying hassle of spreading cold butter on bread. And not only does it make the bread perfectly crusty, it brings a little savory flavor that rises from a regular grilled cheese. Count us among the new believers! In this recipe, we only used 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise per sandwich, so it’s not too rich. It’s similar in calories to using a tablespoon of butter.
How does this apply to Easter leftovers? This grilled cheese with mayonnaise uses up all the extra hard boiled eggs left over from Easter. I can’t believe we never thought of this! This recipe uses a single boiled egg, so it looks like an egg sandwich, but instead of a dipping egg, the egg is hard-boiled. To top it off, we used a smoked cheddar cheese that really tricks the brain into believing there’s ham in it!
When I first gave Alex this grilled cheese with mayo, he swore it had ham in it. He then said “This is the best grilled cheese you’ve ever made.” So there is. To top it all off, I used a sliced scallion, which adds a bit of color and a fresh, savory flavor.
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Obviously it’s not diet food, but basically this grilled cheese mayonnaise isn’t that bad for you either. A hard-boiled egg, some cheese, and a tablespoon of mayonnaise, and you have a meal. Here we used Alex’s homemade sourdough bread; We also recommend using whole grain bread. Mayo is made from a handful of ingredients, so it fits into our overall diet: Alex and I eat it in moderation.
And you: How about grilled cheese? What ingredients would you use from your leftovers, Easter or otherwise?
Find it: Here in Indiana, you can find Hellmann’s mayonnaise at your local Kroger. Check your local Kroger for Hellmann’s in-store savings! The recipe is below.
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This recipe for grilled cheese with mayonnaise is…
Vegetarian. For gluten-free bread, use gluten-free bread.
The description
This Grilled Cheese with Mayo and Boiled Egg uses mayo instead of butter on the outside of the bread to give it the perfect crunch.
- 1 Hard egg
- 1/3 at 1/2 Cup of grated smoked cheddar cheese
- 1 green onion
- 2 Pieces of whole wheat or sourdough bread (subgluten-free if needed)
- 1 tbsp Hellmann’s Mayonnaise
- Kosher salt (optional)
If you don’t use leftovers, cook hard boiled eggs with Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs, Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs, or Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs. Roughly chop the hard-boiled egg. Grate the cheese. Finely chop the spring onion. Cut the bread. Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Place a slice mayonnaise-side down on a griddle or in a skillet, then top with half the grated cheese, the chopped egg, and the sliced spring onion, then the rest of the grated cheese and the slice of bread. Bake until the bread is golden brown and toasted, then flip and bake a few more minutes until the second slice of bread is toasted and the cheese is hot. Halve and serve immediately.
- Category: sandwich
- Method: Cook
- Kitchen: American
Keywords: Grilled Cheese with Mayo Recipes, Hard Boiled Egg Recipes, Boiled Egg Recipes, Hard Boiled Eggs, Smoked Cheddar, Grilled Cheese Recipes, Vegetarian Sandwich Recipes
