How to Keep Your Grilled Cheese Crispy and Delicious

- To prevent soggy grilled cheese, place a paper towel on your plate before setting the sandwich down to absorb steam from the hot bread.  
- Cutting the sandwich in half and tenting the pieces can help keep them crispy.  
- Using mayo on the outside instead of butter/margarine can add flavor and may improve texture.  
- Sprinkling shredded cheese on the skillet and then placing the sandwich back on it creates a crispy cheese exterior.  
- Standing the sandwich pieces upright can prevent sogginess by reducing contact with steam.  
- Using a cooling rack instead of a plate helps keep grilled cheese crispy.  
- For extra flavor, add pesto inside the sandwich or dip it into tomato soup made with milk instead of water.  
- Incorporating bacon can elevate your grilled cheese, but serve it piping hot to enjoy the full flavor.  
- For easier spreading, soften butter before applying it to the bread.  
- Be mindful that cheese can spill out and stick to the paper towel—immediately eating the sandwich after cooking or adjusting its position can reduce mess.