Tillamook Launches Butternaise Spread for Ultimate Grilled Cheese

The grilled cheese sandwich, a beloved comfort food, has sparked debates over the best preparation methods, particularly whether to use butter or mayonnaise for the perfect golden crust. Tillamook Creamery has introduced Butternaise, a limited-edition spread combining extra creamy butter and organic mayonnaise with spices, aiming to settle this debate by delivering both richness and a crisp texture in one product. Developed by Tillamook's executive chef Josh Archibald, Butternaise is designed to create an ideal grilled cheese with a buttery flavor and evenly bronzed crust, and is available exclusively online. Additionally, experts emphasize the importance of choosing melting cheeses like Cheddar, Fontina, Havarti, or Gruyère for optimal gooeyness and flavor, alongside artisan bread and proper medium heat to balance crust and melt. For cooking methods, the air fryer is recommended as a superior alternative to traditional pans, offering consistent edge-to-edge crispiness and a perfect cheese melt with less mess. Together, these innovations and tips provide a comprehensive approach to mastering the perfect grilled cheese sandwich.