It’s that time of year again… National Grilled Cheese Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means! We’re gearing up for a day filled with cheesy goodness that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance.

But this year, we’re not just sticking to the same old routine. Oh no, we’re shaking things up with a little kitchen hack that’s about to blow your mind.

Picture this: bread so perfectly golden brown and crispy that you can practically hear it crunch with every bite. And the secret? Mayo!

Yup, you heard me right—mayo is the secret weapon here, folks. Specifically Best Foods Real Mayonnaise, also known as American’s #1 mayonnaise! With its simple, real, and nutritious ingredients, its unbeatable quality will elevate your grilled cheese sandwiches to another level!

So, what are you waiting for? Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day in style with Best Foods Real Mayonnaise!

Grilled Cheese

Difficulty: Easy • 1 Serving • Total Time: 5 Minutes

Ingredients:

• Best Foods Real Mayonnaise
• 2 slices White bread 
• 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Begin by spreading about half a teaspoon of Best Foods Real Mayonnaise evenly onto one slice of bread.
2. Place a slice of cheddar cheese onto the center of the mayonnaise-coated bread.
3. Apply the same amount of Best Foods Real Mayonnaise onto another slice of bread and place it on top of the cheese, creating a sandwich.
4. Use the lid of the Best Foods Real Mayonnaise jar as a mold to press down on the sandwich, sealing the edges and creating an uncrustable shape. Remove the excess crust around the edges of the sandwich and save for DIY breadcrumbs.
5. Spread another teaspoon of Best Foods Real Mayonnaise onto both the front and back of the sandwich. Place on a pan over medium heat. Let the grilled cheese cook on both sides until golden brown. Enjoy!

BLT Chopped Sandwich 

Hey there, sandwich enthusiasts! If you’re like me, there’s something downright comforting about sinking your teeth into a classic BLT.

I mean, I feel like the simple bacon, lettuce, tomato combination just can’t be beat. But, let’s be real, folks—the secret ingredient that takes this timeless treat from good to gourmet? It’s mayo, specifically Best Food Real Mayonnaise.

Best Food Real Mayonnaise isn’t just the star of this sandwich but also the glue that brings everything together! Creamily perfect, this condiment makes every bite mouthwatering drool-worthy!

So, grab your apron and let’s whip up some BLT magic together!

Difficulty: Easy • 1 Serving • Total Time: 5 Minutes

Ingredients:

• Best Foods Real Mayonnaise, 20 oz squeeze bottle
• 4 leaves Romaine lettuce 
• 4 slices tomato 
• 2 slices bacon, cooked
• 1 hoagie bun

Directions:

1. On a cutting board, add romaine lettuce, tomato, cooked bacon and 1 Tbsp Best Foods Real Mayonnaise. Then chop the ingredients together thoroughly.
2. Once the ingredients are mixed, add them into a hoagie bun and slice your BLT down the center. Enjoy!

1. Quarter each potato. Add them, the garlic and the ½ C Cajun seasoning to a pot of boiling water. Cook for 35 minutes, then remove and let them cool.
2. Combine 1 Tbsp of Cajun seasoning with the butter and mix well.
3. Coat your shrimp in the remaining Cajun seasoning.
4. On a grill, cook your corn on the cob for 5 minutes, then flip.
5. Add your shrimp to the grill and brush your corn with half of the seasoned butter. Cook for 5 minutes and then flip both the shrimp and corn, brushing this side of the corn. Cook for another 5 minutes then remove. Slice the kernels of corn off the cob and set aside.
6. Add your potatoes, shrimp, corn, scallions, coarse sea salt and Best Foods Real Mayonnaise to a bowl, and mix together until well combined.
7. Upon serving, squeeze the juice from a lemon over the top and enjoy!

Grilled Cheese Burger

Can you imagine anything better than biting into a perfectly crispy, golden-brown grilled cheese sandwich like the one above?

It may seem impossible, but we think we just leveled up our grilled cheese game with this Grilled Cheese Burger! And, lemme tell you— This culinary creation isn’t just a meal; it’s an experience.

Combining the gooey satisfaction of melted cheese with the hearty goodness of a classic burger is a mouthwatering explosion of flavors made from our two favorite comfort foods.

What really brings this dish together is none other than the Best Food Real Mayonnaise! Perfectly creamy and indulgent, it is really the best condiment to complement this amazing recipe!

What are you waiting for? Create this flavorful masterpiece in your kitchen today!

Difficulty: Easy • 1 Burger • Total Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients:

• Brioche Bun
• 4 slices american cheese
• For the Bourbon Butter Grilled Onions:
• 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp butter
• ⅛ C bourbon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

For Burger Patty:

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tsp garlic, minced

For the Best Foods Burger Sauce:

• 1 Tbsp ketchup
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• ¼ C Best Foods Real Mayonnaise

Directions:

To make the Bourbon Butter Grilled Onions:

1. In a stainless steel pan, sauté your onion in the butter on medium-high heat, until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
2. Pour in your bourbon and deglaze until the bourbon has evaporated.
3. Add your salt and pepper and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

To make the Burger Patty:

1. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients together well. Divide the batch into two even balls.
2. On a preheated cast iron skillet over high heat, place both balls into the pan, keeping some space between them. Using either a burger smasher or the back of a flat spatula, press down each burger with enough force to make thin burger patties. Cook for 5 minutes and flip them, pressing down this side hard as well. Cook for 5 minutes and set aside.
3. In a separate cast iron skillet, separate your brioche bun and grill the interior of each half.
4. Place your american cheese slices onto the top bun and let it melt whilst you make your Best Foods Burger Sauce.

To make the Best Foods Burger Sauce:

1. In a bowl combine all of the ingredients until one even color.

Assembly:

1. Now that the cheese has melted, flip the bottom of the bun around so the crispy side is facing up. Place this on top of the cheese covered bun and push down gently.
2. Pull them apart to spread the cheesy joy! 
3. Add a burger patty to the, your onions, the other burger patty, your Best Foods Burger Sauce and top with the bottom of the brioche bun (crispy side up, cheesy side down) and enjoy!

Cajun Shrimp Boil Potato Salad

While we’re on the topic of blending our favorite foods, here is another dish that is about to revolutionize your summer cookouts and family gatherings.

Now, imagine this: the bold, spicy flavors of a classic Cajun shrimp boil combined with smooth and creamy potato salad.

I know what you’re thinking— Really, potato salad? While potato salad is always good and comforting, it is a bit dull and uninspiring. However, not this potato salad. This Cajun Shrimp Boil Potato Salad is a zesty, flavorful blend of tender potatoes, succulent shrimp, and vibrant Cajun spices, all brought together with the smooth richness of Best Food Real Mayonnaise.

So, prepare the grill and invite your loved ones, because we’re starting off strong this outdoor barbeque season!

Difficulty: Easy • 2 Servings • Total Time: 1 Hour 5 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 8 jumbo shrimp
• 1 corn cob, shucked
• 3 Tbsp cajun seasoning
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened 
• 1.5 lbs baby yukon gold potatoes
• ½ C + 3 Tbsp cajun seasoning, diced
• 2 Tbsp garlic, minced
• ¾ C Best Foods Real Mayonnaise
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 2 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1 lemon

Instructions:

1. Quarter each potato. Add them, the garlic and the ½ C Cajun seasoning to a pot of boiling water. Cook for 35 minutes, then remove and let them cool.
2. Combine 1 Tbsp of Cajun seasoning with the butter and mix well.
3. Coat your shrimp in the remaining Cajun seasoning.
4. On a grill, cook your corn on the cob for 5 minutes, then flip.
5. Add your shrimp to the grill and brush your corn with half of the seasoned butter. Cook for 5 minutes and then flip both the shrimp and corn, brushing this side of the corn. Cook for another 5 minutes then remove. Slice the kernels of corn off the cob and set aside.
6. Add your potatoes, shrimp, corn, scallions, coarse sea salt and Best Foods Real Mayonnaise to a bowl, and mix together until well combined.
7. Upon serving, squeeze the juice from a lemon over the top and enjoy!