Grilled Cheese Sandwich on the Grill

Name: Grilled Cheese Sandwich on the Grill
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices sandwich bread, no more than 1/2-inch thick; Mayonnaise; 12 ounces grated Cheddar or other good melting cheese, like pepper Jack (about 3 cups); Flaky or kosher salt

By Ali Slagle

Updated Sept. 2, 2021

Grilled Cheese Sandwich on the Grill — David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Total Time: 10 minutes, plus grill heating
Rating: 4(299)
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If you have a hankering for a next-level grilled cheese, make it over the fire. Cooking it low and slow with the grill lid on means that the bread not only crisps, but also acquires a deep smoky flavor. (Stale bread works especially well here.) If you want to add chopped grilled vegetables, pickled peppers or anything else to your sandwich, mix it cold or at room temperature with the cheese before piling it onto the bread.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

8slices sandwich bread, no more than ½-inch thick
Mayonnaise
12ounces grated Cheddar or other good melting cheese, like pepper Jack (about 3 cups)
Flaky or kosher salt

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Preparation

Step 1
Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for medium heat. (Medium is 325 degrees to 375 degrees. You should be able to hold your hand 4 to 5 inches above the grates for 6 to 7 seconds.)
Step 2
Thinly spread mayonnaise on one side of each piece of bread. When you're ready to grill, take the bread, cheese, salt and a spatula to the grill. Clean the grates with a grill brush. (No need to grease the grates.) Place the slices mayonnaise side down on the grill. Evenly sprinkle half the slices with about ¾ cup cheese. Cover the grill and cook until the bread is golden and the cheese is nearly all melted, 4 to 6 minutes. Check on the bread often, moving slices around the grill as needed to avoid burning.
Step 3
Use the spatula or your hands to top the cheese halves with the other toasted slices. Transfer to plates, press down slightly and sprinkle with salt.

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Comments

Julia3 years ago

Has anyone else ever had to scrub melted cheese off of a grill?

Bruce3 years ago

Every time I've cooked cheeseburgers. Not a big deal once the cheese is toasted by the heat of the grill.

Rouxby3 years ago

In South Africa it is traditionally made as in this recipe, but also adding tomato slices, some thinly sliced onion and chutney (a fruit chili jam)

Lena2 years ago

This is a South African classic called "braai broodjies" (little grill bread). We use a good quality, heavy white bread or ciabatta rolls for the best results. Instead of mayonnaise we use butter. Traditionally it is made with slices of tomato and onion topped with cheese.

Buff3 years ago

I’ve been doing this for years. I add a slice of roasted peeled Hatch chile to mine. I freeze them individually just for this purpose.

Fong3 years ago

Adding mustard is also a favorite in our house.

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