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

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Photo by Lauren Thiersch

Epic. Learn how here.

2. Strawberry, Brie, and Chocolate Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Lucy Rubin

Try a lil’ tenderness, and lots of sugar. Here’s how.

3. Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Gabby Phi

Break Instagram with this bad boy. Make it like this.

4. French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Amanda Shulman

Party in your mouth while it oozes out the sides. Melty goodness starts here.

5. Caprese Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Abigail Wilkins

Melty mozzarella in my mouth, please. Melt it like this.

6. French Toast Ham & Cheese Sandwich

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Photo by Agnes Chen

Nom. Make this epic sammy like this.

7. Cream Cheese and Scallion Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Maeve Greeley

Ditch the bagel, grill it instead—like this.

8. Roasted Red Pepper, Pesto, and Spinach Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Libby Perold

All on the Foreman Grill. Grill it like this.

9. Potato Chip Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Kirby Barth

Can I get some crunch up in here? Check it out here.

10. Black Bean Hummus and Ham Panini

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Photo by Tarika Narain

Random, but gooooood. Whip it up like this.

11. Upside-Down Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Alexandra Wee

Cheese on the outside. Melt it like this.

12. Veggie Pizza Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Tarika Narain

You read that right. Learn how here.

13. Spinach & Artichoke Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Tess Wei

Like the dip, only in between bread. Recipe here.

14. Pesto Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Elyse Belarge

Serve this with some tomato soup and you’re set. Learn how here.

15. Chicken & Mac ‘n’ Cheese Panini

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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

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Photo by Kirby Barth

Meat and hot cheese. Yes. Learn more here.

17. Cheese-Encrusted Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Kylie Kinder

Cheese on cheese on cheese. Do it here.

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