Chef Tyler

I Invented a NEW and BETTER Way to Make Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

PSA: You’ve been toasting grilled cheese wrong. 😤 Today I’m showing you how to make the crispiest grilled cheese of your life by using mashed potatoes on the outside instead of butter, creating a golden, potato-fried crust that’s halfway between a hash brown and a grilled cheese. Most people mess this up for two reasons: not enough heat and not enough oil. In this video, I break down the exact method so you don’t end up with soggy potato bread sadness. 🧀 What you’ll learn - Why russet potatoes work best for a crispy crust - The ideal mashed-potato fat ratio so it fries, not steams - How to press the potato layer so it cooks evenly - Why white bread fails (and sourdough wins) - My upgraded version with curry-leaf infused oil + spices ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:33 How to make the ideal mashed potatoes 01:33 The key fat ratio 02:37 Building the grilled cheese (cheese + mayo tips) 03:01 The potato-press technique 03:40 The #1 mistake: Not enough heat or oil 05:59 White bread test 06:49 The upgraded 10/10 version 08:13 Curry leaves + oil infusion 09:23 Final review and cheese pull 🥔 Ingredients (base version) - Russet potatoes, salt, butter, splash of milk - Bread (sourdough recommended) - Cheese (American + any good melter) - Mayo (optional, inside the sandwich) - Olive oil for shallow frying 🌶️ Ingredients (level-up version) - Everything in recipe above, plus: - Cumin, turmeric, garlic, green chili, tomato, and curry leaves (infused into the oil). 🔥 Pro tips - Use higher heat than a normal grilled cheese — you’re frying potatoes - Don’t be shy with oil; shallow-frying is key - Smooth the potato layer so the entire surface hits the pan evenly - If you try this, comment what cheese combo you used — and let me know what I should potato-crust next. #grilledcheese #mashedpotatoes #potato #sandwich #comfortfood #cheesepull #cooking #foodshorts #sourdough #homemade Keywords: mashed potato grilled cheese, potato crust grilled cheese, grilled cheese hack, crispy grilled cheese, butter alternative grilled cheese, russet potato recipe, potato fried sandwich, viral grilled cheese recipe