Grilled cheese is classic. It’s cheap, quick and delicious. Who doesn’t like bread and cheese? But you don’t have to stick with the typical sandwich.
There are so many ways to make your sandwich the best you’ve ever had and I’m here to show you tons of different options!
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How To Make Grilled Cheese
Like most people you can make your grilled cheese in a pan. And you may struggle with fillings falling out when you flip your sandwich. I love making my grilled cheese sandwiches in my waffle iron! I never struggle with fillings falling out when I flip it. The waffle grid lines leave perfect lines for cutting my sandwiches into small squares for my children.
Another way to make an amazing grilled cheese without any fillings falling out is with a panini press. These are great for a fancy looking sandwich.
On The Outside
Usually when you make a grilled cheese, you grill it with butter on the outside of the bread. Instead of coating the outside of your bread with butter, try one of these coatings:
- Mayo instead of butter
- Mayo and butter
- Garlic butter and parmesean
- Mayo and grated Italian cheese
Bread
Grilled cheese doesn’t need to be made with a certain kind of bread, try any of the following, or get creative:
- White
- Wheat
- Sourdough
- French
- Ciabatta
- Garlic Bread
Cheese
Typically a grilled cheese is made with either American or cheddar cheese, but any kind of cheese can be used, here are some suggestions:
- Cheddar
- White cheddar
- Gouda
- Mozzarella
- Monterey Jack
- Brie
- Swiss
- Parmesan
- Provolone
- Havarti
- Gruyere
- Goat cheese
Fruit
- Apples
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Pomegranates
- Peaches
- Pears
- Pineapple
- Grape jelly
- Fig jam
- Jam (of all kinds)
Vegetables
- Pickles
- Cucumbers
- Bell pepper (sautéed)
- Onions (sautéed)
- Mushrooms (sautéed)
- Spinach (sautéed)
- Garlic (minced)
- Asparagus (thinly sliced & sauteed)
- Artichokes
- Jalapeno
- Green onions
- Tomatoes
- Avocado
- Arugula
Sauces
- Sweet mustard
- Spicy mustard
- Dijon
- Mayo
- Pesto
- Siracha
- Hot sauce
- Buffalo sauce
- Cream cheese
Protein
- Turkey
- Chicken
- Ham
- Bacon bits
- Roast beef
- pepperoni
- Salami
- Proscuitto
- Tuna
- Fried egg
Seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Parsley
- Basil
- Sage
- Mint
- Italian seasoning
- Everything bagel seasoning
Dip It In…
- Ketchup
- Tomato soup
- Baked potato soup
- Pepper jam
Top It With…
- Honey coated walnuts
- Basaltic vinegar (drizzled)
Specific Combinations For A Grilled Cheese
- Apple & white cheddar
- Cream cheese & jalapeno
- Blt
- Blackberry & brie
- Bacon, egg & avocado
- Mushroom & asparagus sautee with onion and thyme
My personal favorite combination is apple and white cheddar cheese.
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What about you? What combinations would you try?
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