23 Grilled Cheese Recipes That Go Way Beyond Basic
Grilled cheese may be a classic, but it’s far from boring. With the right breads, cheeses, and creative add-ins, this comfort food favorite can be transformed into something truly crave-worthy.
In 23 Grilled Cheese Recipes That Go Way Beyond Basic, you’ll find bold, melty combinations that turn a simple sandwich into an unforgettable meal.
Best Damn Grilled Tuna And Cheese
No kidding! This is the best damn grilled tuna and cheese sandwich you will ever eat. Ready in less than 20 minutes, this tuna melt combines creamy tuna salad with gooey melted cheese between perfectly toasted bread.
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Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Spicy grilled cheese sandwiches are a fun variation on the traditional, which have a nice, sweet, and spicy kick and are so delicious. An easy, delicious lunch or light dinner that will delight the whole family.
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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is absolutely the best way to make these beloved sandwiches! Once you make them in your air fryer you will be hooked!
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Easy Pesto Tomato Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Create a fantastic grown up grilled cheese with our easy pesto tomato air fryer grilled cheese sandwich. Here’s how to make it!
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Cherry Camembert Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This Cherry Camembert Grilled Cheese Sandwich is easy to make and features tangy cheese and fresh cherries. It’s the perfect comfort food for any day!
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Air Fryer Turkey and Brie Grilled Cheese
This simple and oh-so-delicious air fryer turkey and brie grilled cheese sandwich has become a family favorite lately. As it turns out, it’s also the easiest recipe to prepare in no time at all. Give it a try and enjoy!
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The Green Greek Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This eggplant spinach grilled cheese sandwich is full of Greek-inspired flavors; vegetarian, veggie-loaded but also with plenty comforting cheesy goodness.
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Air Fryer Roast Beef Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This delicious sandwich combines the richness and creaminess of melted cheese with the savory, beefy flavor of roast beef, all sandwiched between three slices of crispy gluten-free bread.
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Air Fryer Avocado Grilled Cheese
Avocado Grilled Cheese is absolutely the best air fryer grilled cheese! You can also make it in your oven. Combine the nutty, creamy avocado with melty cheesiness for the ultimate lunch or dinner. Your family will fall in love with this super easy recipe!
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Microwave Grilled Cheese
Can you make a grilled cheese in the microwave? Absolutely! You only need two ingredients to make a great microwave sandwich with melty cheese and toasty golden brown bread. Learn how to make microwave grilled cheese (AKA microwave cheese on toast or a cheese toastie in the UK).
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Fig Jam Grilled Cheese with Apples and Caramelized Onions
A fig jam grilled cheese sandwich is not the most common sandwich recipe, but oh is it delicious. My husband had this sandwich at a restaurant years ago, and couldn’t stop thinking about it. We finally tried to make it, and it was amazing! The sweet fig jam with the tartness from the apple and the sharpness from the cheese, it all works so well together.
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Sourdough Grilled Cheese
A good grilled cheese sandwich is one of the ultimate comfort foods. While it may be a basic recipe, this recipe guide will walk you through how to make the best sourdough grilled cheese using only a few ingredients and some helpful tips!
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Roast Beef Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese
This roast beef smoked gouda grilled cheese is the perfect sandwich to go with a nice hot bowl of soup! It’s classic, hearty, warming and perfect as we head into the cold afternoons of fall.
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Grilled Mozzarella Cheese And Red Pepper Sandwiches
Grilled mozzarella cheese and red pepper sandwiches are absolutely “out of this world” fantastic!
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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This grilled cheese sandwich was my way of turning that into a meal. You get all the cheesy goodness while being loaded with spinach and placed between 2 slices of toasted bread.
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Jammin Jamaican Chicken Grilled Cheese
This chicken grilled cheese is a delicious sweet spicy mix of Caribbean flavors in sandwich form – a quick mango jam, spiced chicken, pineapple & more. Yum!
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Kimchi Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Consider this recipe for kimchi grilled cheese sandwiches: an interesting and new Korean spin on a classic comfort food. This simple recipe can be ready in about ten minutes and it’s loaded with flavor and texture!
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Havarti Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Caramelized Onion
How to make the BEST grown-up grilled cheese sandwich, dressed up fancy with whole grain dijon mustard, crispy bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and Havarti and Emmental cheeses! The ultimate bacon grilled cheese sandwich at home!
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Steak Grilled Cheese
Steak Grilled Cheese is the ultimate lunch or easy dinner to make with leftover grilled steaks. Grilled sirloin sliced thin, layered with sautéed onions and Swiss cheese on buttery toast.
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Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese with Hot Honey
If you haven’t tried a brie and apple grilled cheese yet, imagine the flavours of a fruit and cheese platter. Sweet tart apple, creamy, earthy brie, crispy, buttery toast and a drizzle of honey. Honey adds both a sweet and savory flavor that makes this apple and brie sandwich stand out from the rest!
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Brioche Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A Brioche Grilled Cheese Sandwich is hard to beat! The soft richness of the Brioche bread compliments the smooth nuttiness of Irish Cheddar and mellow mozzarella. But what is the best way to grill a Brioche Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
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Hot Honey Mushroom Grilled Cheese
A gooey, filling grilled cheese sandwich (toastie) full of garlicky mushrooms and a drizzle of sweet, spicy hot honey! This is one of my favorite ways to use hot honey to elevate a simple recipe into something fun and unexpected!
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Romesco And Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This delicious twist on a bacon grilled cheese sandwich uses piquant romesco sauce along with bacon, smoked cheddar and arugula to create a fantastic lunch.
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