30+ Gourmet Grilled Cheese Recipes to Make Your Mouth Water
All the most delicious and creative grilled cheese sandwich recipes your heart could desire.
Even the most unskilled of cooks usually know how to make a basic grilled cheese decently well. It's a classic comfort food recipe — one that's hard to dislike, easy to assemble, and costs almost nothing. Its simplicity is also why it's such an simple dinner recipe to kick up a notch. Simply add a few more ingredients here and there and you have endless ideas for gourmet grilled cheese sandwich recipes at your fingertips.
From adding in fruit (apples and cheese go well together for a reason!) to piling on the meats to swapping out traditional American slices for a more surprising combination of cheeses, there are endless possibilities when it comes to grilled cheese if you're willing to get a little creative. Once you have your favorite classic grilled cheese recipe down, try experimenting by adding some sautéed onions, slices of ham, a dab of mayo, or all of the above. Whether you tend to lean more savory (bacon grilled cheese, anyone?) or you want something on the sweeter side (s'mores grilled cheese, perhaps?), odds are there's a grilled cheese recipe out there for you that you haven't dreamed up quite yet. Looking for some inspiration? Here are some easy recipes to get you started.
Best-Ever Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Let's start with the basics! Made with classic Pullman bread, cheddar, and butter you'll want to master this best-ever grilled cheese before going gourmet.
Southwestern Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This smoky recipe for a grilled cheese marries some of the best Southwestern flavors with the comforting basics of a traditional grilled cheese.
Ham and Pimiento Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Looking for a southern-inspired spin on a grilled cheese? This pimiento-stuffed version is it.
Roast Beef and Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This is the roast beef sandwich of your dreams, but in grilled cheese form.
Pear and Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Tart and fresh, this pear and gouda grilled cheese would be perfect for spring or summer picnics.
Pepperoni, Spinach, and Mozzarella Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This Italian-inspired sandwich has all the makings of a great bite: Greens, salty cured meat, and rich cheese. Yum.
Get the recipe for Pepperoni, Spinach, and Mozzarella Grilled Cheese.
French Toast Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Calling all brunch lovers! Combining French toast and grilled cheese (oh, and bacon!), this sweet-and-savory recipe is a winner.
Get the recipe at Delish.
Jalapeño Parmesan-Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Courtesy of Chrissy Teigen, this grilled cheese is as indulgent as a classic grilled cheese, but with a twist.
Get the recipe at Good Housekeeping.
Pickle Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
If you're craving the simplicity of a grilled cheese and the flavors of a burger, this recipe is ideal. Dipping in ketchup encouraged.
Get the recipe at Delish.
Grilled Tomato Soup and Cheddar Sandwiches
Bring the smoky flavor of the grill to both your grilled cheeses and your accompanying tomato soup with this recipe.
Get the recipe for Grilled Tomato Soup and Cheddar Sandwiches.
Hawaiian Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Filled with pineapple, cheese, and other delicious ingredients, this recipe is equal parts unique and delicious.
Get the recipe at Delish.
Ina Garten's Cheddar and Chutney Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Mango chutney, white cheddar, and the genius of Ina Garten come together in perfect harmony for this delicious grilled cheese recipe.
Get the recipe at Country Living.
Broiled Turkey, Ham, and Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Inspired by the Croque monsieur, this sandwich delivers melted cheese on the inside and the outside.
Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Two childhood classics in one great recipe.
Get the recipe at Delish.
Ree Drummond's Crispy Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This crunchy, melty, savory grilled cheese is slightly elevated of a classic grilled cheese.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
Mac and Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This recipe is pretty straight-forward. Mac and cheese grilled between two slices of bread. Pure, over-the-top comfort food.
Get the recipe at Delish.
Swiss Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Stuffed with Gruyere cheese, ham, mustard, and pickles, this is comfort food at its finest.
Get the recipe at Good Housekeeping.
Giant Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Have a bundt pan? Great! This recipe will take that bundt pan and use it to create the most epic grilled cheese of all time.
Get the recipe at Delish.
Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich
There's a lot going on here, and pretty much all of it is delicious.
Get the recipe at Delish.
Cauliflower Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Skeptical of a grilled cheese gilled with... cauliflower? Fair enough. But this recipe will make you think twice.
Get the recipe at Delish.
Olivia Muenter is a freelance writer and former fashion and beauty editor who writes about fashion, beauty, lifestyle, relationships, travel, home decor, and more for Woman's Day and beyond. Her work has appeared in Bustle, Refinery 29, Glamour, Byrdie, Apartment Therapy, Philadelphia Magazine, and more. When she's not reading (or talking about reading on Bad on Paper, the bookish podcast she co-hosts), you can find Olivia working on her first novel, curating the perfect playlist, or shopping online.
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