We think the sandwich has been a little underrated, recently. The sandwich is a work of art: two pieces of bread, and whatever you want right in between. And don’t even get us started on grilled cheese (jk, too late). Absolutely beautiful and sure to take any day from a 0 to 10. Even more so, why settle for plain grilled cheese when you can have more? Hint: don’t settle. Have the grilled cheese of your dreams with these 17 ways to amp it up.
1. Grilled Macaroni and Cheese
Photo by Lauren Thiersch
Epic. Learn how here.
2. Strawberry, Brie, and Chocolate Grilled Cheese
Photo by Lucy Rubin
Try a lil’ tenderness, and lots of sugar. Here’s how.
3. Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese
Photo by Gabby Phi
Break Instagram with this bad boy. Make it like this.
4. French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese
Photo by Amanda Shulman
Party in your mouth while it oozes out the sides. Melty goodness starts here.
5. Caprese Grilled Cheese
Photo by Abigail Wilkins
Melty mozzarella in my mouth, please. Melt it like this.
6. French Toast Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Photo by Agnes Chen
Nom. Make this epic sammy like this.
7. Cream Cheese and Scallion Grilled Cheese
Photo by Maeve Greeley
Ditch the bagel, grill it instead—like this.
8. Roasted Red Pepper, Pesto, and Spinach Grilled Cheese
Photo by Libby Perold
All on the Foreman Grill. Grill it like this.
9. Potato Chip Grilled Cheese
Photo by Kirby Barth
Can I get some crunch up in here? Check it out here.
10. Black Bean Hummus and Ham Panini
Photo by Tarika Narain
Random, but gooooood. Whip it up like this.
11. Upside-Down Grilled Cheese
Photo by Alexandra Wee
Cheese on the outside. Melt it like this.
12. Veggie Pizza Grilled Cheese
Photo by Tarika Narain
You read that right. Learn how here.
13. Spinach & Artichoke Grilled Cheese
Photo by Tess Wei
Like the dip, only in between bread. Recipe here.
14. Pesto Grilled Cheese
Photo by Elyse Belarge
Serve this with some tomato soup and you’re set. Learn how here.
15. Chicken & Mac ‘n’ Cheese Panini
Photo by Kirby Barth
Whoa, and you can make it in your college dining hall. Feast your eyes here.
16. Ham and Bacon Grilled Cheese
Photo by Kirby Barth
Meat and hot cheese. Yes. Learn more here.
17. Cheese-Encrusted Grilled Cheese
Photo by Kylie Kinder
Cheese on cheese on cheese. Do it here.
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