You can make a grilled cheese sandwich by using butter or mayonnaise, cheese, and bread, and cooking it in a skillet

1. To begin, spread butter or mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread

. You can also use both

. For extra crispiness, lightly toast the insides of the bread in the pan before assembling the sandwich

2. Place one slice of bread, butter or mayo side down, in a skillet on medium heat

3. Add cheese to the slice of bread in the skillet. Using grated cheese instead of sliced cheese can help it melt more evenly

. Cheddar, Gouda, and Havarti are good choices

4. Place the other slice of bread on top with the butter or mayo side facing up

5. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted and gooey

. Covering the pan can help trap steam and melt the cheese faster

6. Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it rest for a minute before slicing and serving