47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (2024)

Get ready for the ultimate cheese pull.

Lavanya NarayananUpdated on May 26, 2023

Grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food. Sinful and swimming in buttery goodness, you can't go wrong with it. Heck, even DISNEY has their own version.

Here are some of our favorite recipes to get you started on your grilled cheese adventures.

1. Ultimate Spicy Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (2)

tasty.co

For those who like it spicy, you have to try this grilled cheese packed with jalapeños, habaneros, pepper Jack cheese, and jalapeño-flavored potato chips. The piece de resistance? A crispy pepper Jack and jalapeño crust for spice in every bite.

Recipe: Ultimate Spicy Grilled Cheese

2. Grilled Cheese & Candied Maple Bacon Skewers

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (3)

tasty.co

For the ultimate combo of sweet and savory, try these candied bacon grilled cheese skewers. They'll make the perfect app for your next gathering.

Recipe: Grilled Cheese & Candied Maple Bacon Skewers

3. Grilled Cheese "Ravioli"

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (4)

tasty.co

These molten cheese pockets are oh so ooey gooey. Try dipping them in tomato soup or marinara sauce!

Recipe: Grilled Cheese "Ravioli"

4. Loaded Baked Potato Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (5)

Photographs by Lauren Zaser / Design by Danielle Ceneta © BuzzFeed 2018

Carbs on carbs — 'nuff said. Christmas came early this year because with this recipe, you can make two of your favorite dishes — loaded baked potato and grilled cheese — in one bite! Once you introduce potato bread to sour cream, it's game over.

Recipe:Loaded Baked Potato Grilled Cheese

5. Turkey and Brie Grilled Cheese with Cranberry Mustard

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (6)

Photographs by Lauren Zaser / Design by Danielle Ceneta © BuzzFeed 2018

Can you say "Happy Thanksgiving" much? Not only is this sandwich objectively gorgeous to look at, but its also undeniably delicious. With FOUR types of cheese, sourdough bread, and cranberry sauce, how could it be bad?

Recipe:Turkey and Brie Grilled Cheese with Cranberry Mustard

6. French Onion Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (7)

Photographs by Lauren Zaser / Design by Danielle Ceneta © BuzzFeed 2018

Say 'au revoir' to the days where you had to choose between soup or salad because now you can get the best of both worlds in one meal. It's like dunking your sandwich in the best French onion soup, but without the mess.

Recipe:French Onion Grilled Cheese

7. Waffle Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (8)

tasty.co

There's never a bad time to whip out the waffle iron, especially not when there's grilled cheese involved! If you were craving a waffle for breakfast, but opted for something less exciting, now you can satisfy your craving with a waffle grilled cheese for lunch. Fun texture + good flavor = an ideal sandwich.

Recipe:Waffle Grilled Cheese

8. Steak and Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwich

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (9)

tasty.co

For the ultimate grilled cheese, slices of perfectly cooked flank steak are layered between cheddar cheese and sandwiched between two slices of sourdough bread, then pan-fried in butter for a flavorful crunch. Serve with sweet and salty pickled carrots for a briny crunch.

Recipe: Steak and Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwich

9. Egg Salad Grilled Cheese Sandwich

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (10)

tasty.co

Classic egg salad gets an upgrade with this twist on a grilled cheese. This sandwich is packed with flavor and is oh-so-comforting.

Recipe: Egg Salad Grilled Cheese Sandwich

10. Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joe Cups

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (11)

tasty.co

These one-bite wonders are a mash-up of two of our favorite sandwiches--sloppy Joe's and classic grilled cheese. Serve at your next gathering for an app your guests won't be able to keep their hands off!

Recipe: Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joe Cups

11. Sweet Potato and Kale Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (12)

The Kitchn / Via thekitchn.com

The classic grilled cheese sandwich just leveled up. This ooey-gooey grilled cheese is stacked with some of my favorite fall flavors, including sweet potatoes, kale, caramelized onions, rosemary, and Havarti cheese. Mmmm.

Recipe:Sweet Potato and Kale Grilled Cheese

12. Mediterranean Grilled Cheese

The Mediterranean Dish / Via themediterraneandish.com

Yes, you read that right. It's a Mediterranean spin on old faithful, substituting your usual cheddar with feta and mozzarella and replacing sliced bread with pita. If you have a panini press, this is the perfect opportunity to use it.

Recipe:Mediterranean Grilled Cheese

13. Kimchi Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (14)

Hip Foodie Mom / Via hipfoodiemom.com

The combination you didn't know you needed: kimchi + grilled cheese. This recipe calls for mozzarella and cheddar cheese, as well as mayo or butter. With this flavor profile, how could it be bad?

Recipe:Kimchi Grilled Cheese

14. Avocado Pomegranate Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (15)

Photographs by Lauren Zaser / Design by Danielle Ceneta © BuzzFeed 2018

Looks like a Christmastime sandwich, but really, this is an anytime treat!

Recipe:Avocado Pomegranate Grilled Cheese

15. Almond-Sage Pesto Grilled Cheese with Gruyère

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (16)

Photographs by Lauren Zaser / Design by Danielle Ceneta © BuzzFeed 2018

This is the perfect jazzed-up bite when you want to be fancy on a budget.

Recipe:Almond-Sage Pesto Grilled Cheese with Gruyère

16. Peking Duck Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (17)

Photographs by Lauren Zaser / Design by Danielle Ceneta © BuzzFeed 2018

Peking duck meets cheesy goodness in this sinful delight.

Recipe:Peking Duck Grilled Cheese

17. Peach Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Miso and Black Sesame Butter

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (18)

Photographs by Lauren Zaser / Design by Danielle Ceneta © BuzzFeed 2018

Throw together the best grilled cheese with the most unlikely of ingredients.

Recipe:Peach Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Miso and Black Sesame Butter

18. BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (19)

Photographs by Lauren Zaser / Design by Danielle Ceneta © BuzzFeed 2018

Did someone say it's time for a cookout? Because this BBQ chicken grilled cheese will certainly have you firing up your grills.

Recipe:BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese

19. Grilled Cheese Roll-ups

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (20)

tasty.co

If you've got kids in the house, this grilled cheese roll-up makes the perfect, kid-friendly bite.

Recipe:Grilled Cheese Roll-ups

20. Cauliflower Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (21)

tasty.co

Just another way in which cauliflower is a mega-superfood.

Recipe:Cauliflower Grilled Cheese

22. Grilled Ham, Cheese, & Pickle

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (23)

Ditte Isager / bonappetit.com

The Cubano's cute American cousin.

Recipe: Grilled Ham, Cheese, & Pickle

26. Scalloped Potatoes Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (27)

bsinthekitchen.com

First you fry the potatoes. Then you put the potatoes in a sandwich. Then you fry the sandwich. Then you weep with joy!

Recipe:Scalloped Potatoes Grilled Cheese

28. Grilled Fontina & Blackberry Smash

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (29)

howsweeteats.com

Quick, someone run and get the drool mop.

Recipe:Grilled Fontina & Blackberry Smash

29. Grilled Cheese with Gouda, Roasted Mushrooms, & Onions

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (30)

shewearsmanyhats.com

Loaded with sauteed mushrooms and onions, this sandwich will have you jonesing for a soda and some fries on the side — nothing wrong with that!

Recipe:Grilled Cheese With Gouda, Roasted Mushrooms, & Onions

31. Strawberry Bruschetta Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (32)

foodiecrush.com

We know, it sounds weird, but trust us: You won't be sorry.

Recipe:Strawberry Bruschetta Grilled Cheese

32. Lasagna Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (33)

joythebaker.com

If you have a hard time deciding between pasta and grilled cheese, this sandwich is for you.

Recipe:Lasagna Grilled Cheese

33. Monterey Chicken Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (34)

iowagirleats.com

This sandwich has chicken AND bacon AND cheese. What more do you need?

Recipe:Monterey Chicken Grilled Cheese

34. Chile Relleno Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (35)

cookingclassy.com

Ooey, gooey, and with the perfect kick — go no further, our mouths are already watering.

Recipe:Chile Relleno Grilled Cheese

35. Dark Chocolate, Raspberry, and Brie Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (36)

ambitiouskitchen.com

Sweet and salty accompany each other perfectly in this dark-chocolate-studded stacker.

Recipe:Dark Chocolate, Raspberry, and Brie Grilled Cheese

36. Baked Potato Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (37)

bsinthekitchen.com

Studded with bacon, chives, and dipped in sour cream, this sandwich is all sorts of yummy.

Recipe:Baked Potato Grilled Cheese

37. Grilled Cheese with Spicy Havarti, Cilantro Pesto, and Roasted Tomatoes

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (38)

mountainmamacooks.com

A kick from the spicy havarti and a zing from the cilantro pesto really wakes you up in this artisanal creation.

Recipe:Grilled Cheese with Spicy Havarti, Cilantro Pesto, and Roasted Tomatoes

38. Peach Port Salut and Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (39)

thepescetarianandthepig.com

Day drinking is rarely wrong, especially when peach Port Salut joins the party.

Recipe:Peach Port Salut and Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese

39. Pizza Grilled Cheese with Pepperoni

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (40)

Jerseygirlcooks / Via jerseygirlcooks.com

The perfect comfort food!

Recipe: Pizza Grilled Cheese with Pepperoni

40. Sun Dried Tomato Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (41)

Cookingclassy / Via cookingclassy.com

Sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and ricotta cheese never tasted better!

Recipe:Sun Dried Tomato Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese

41. Chile Relleno Grilled Cheese Sandwich

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (42)

Cookingclassy / Via cookingclassy.com

This grilled cheese is the perfect twist on a classic Mexican dish (Chile Relleno) that'll leave your mouthwatering.

Recipe:Chile Relleno Grilled Cheese Sandwich

42. South African-Style Grilled Cheese (Braaibroodjie)

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (43)

Tasty / Via tasty.co

Made with sweet mango chutney and sautéed onions, this delicious grilled cheese recipe will bring a unique South African twist to a household favorite!

Recipe:South African-Style Grilled Cheese (Braaibroodjie)

43. Cauliflower Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (44)

Tasty / Via tasty.co

It's a healthy alternative to a classic comfort food recipe — you can't go wrong!

Recipe:Cauliflower Grilled Cheese

44. Salted Honey Apple Brie Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (45)

Tasty / Via tasty.co

This salted honey apple brie grilled cheese is the perfect twist on a classic recipe to get you in the fall mood!

Recipe:Salted Honey Apple Brie Grilled Cheese

45. Penne Alla Vodka Grilled Cheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (46)

Tasty / Via tasty.co

Classic penne alla vodka, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil make for a magic mouthful of cheesy goodness.

Recipe:Penne Alla Vodka Grilled Cheese

46. Grilled Kimcheese

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (47)

Tasty / Via tasty.co

Adding kimchi to a grilled cheese will definitely leave you deliciously satisfied!

Recipe:Grilled Kimcheese

47. Grilled Cheese Paneer & Corn Sandwich

47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (48)

Cookwithmanali / Via cookwithmanali.com

This paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and corn sandwich is filling, tasty, and the perfect pairing for any grilled cheese!

Recipe:Grilled Cheese Paneer & Corn Sandwich

This article contains content previously curated by Hannah Loewentheil, Rachel Sanders, Delaney Ratzky, and Jessica Misener.It was compiled by Lavanya Narayanan.

Trending Recipes

Trending Recipes

More Tasty Guides

More Tasty Guides

    See all
    47 Grilled Cheese Recipes You Won't Be Able To Resist (2024)

    FAQs

    What is the secret to the best grilled cheese? ›

    Grilled Cheese Tips and Tricks

    His secret? Griddle the bread on both sides. That's right. Cook two slices of bread in butter, flip 'em over so that the browned sides are facing up, add your cheese, and close your sandwich so that the cheese is sandwiched between the browned surfaces.

    Is grilled cheese better with mayo or butter? ›

    Finally, it's a matter of taste: Sometimes, butter's richness feels a little too heavy and can overpower the cheese. Mayonnaise's light, tangy flavor means your tastebuds can fully appreciate the flavors of your cheese and bread choices.

    What can you add to a grilled cheese to make it better? ›

    Tuck in a little sautéed spinach, caramelized onions, chopped steamed broccoli, roasted red peppers, or roasted tomatoes. Add fruit. For really gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, use a mix of Gruyere and brie cheese along with thinly sliced apples or a slather of fig jam.

    Should I toast my bread before making grilled cheese? ›

    For the best results, toast your bread first. A quick toast will help your bread develop the golden edges and luscious crisp that you're after. It'll also help prevent the bread from getting soggy, no matter how many fillings you add.

    How to make grilled cheese Martha Stewart? ›

    Divide cheese evenly on both slices. Top with remaining slices, buttered side up. Heat a large skillet over low heat until warm. Add sandwiches and cover; cook, turning once with a spatula, until the bread is golden-brown and the cheese has just melted, 5 to 8 minutes per side.

    How to make the best grilled cheese according to actual chefs? ›

    If you don't have a lid, Archibald recommended cooking grilled cheese “low and slow, turning and flipping often to really give a chance to get a full melt on the cheese and to get the bread evenly toasted and golden brown.” Pressing the sandwich down gently will help ensure that all the cheese inside melts and gets ...

    What is the best bread for grilled cheese? ›

    For the ideal grilled cheese, look for bread with a soft-but-hearty texture with even slices of medium thickness (about 1/4 inch). Hearty sandwich bread, sourdough, brioche, and rye all work very well. Avoid rolls and loaves with large holes in the interior.

    Is mayo the secret to grilled cheese? ›

    If you undercook the bread, the sandwich is soggy and the cheese might not melt properly. If you overdo it, then all you taste is char. That's why the secret to perfect grilled cheese is mayonnaise.

    Is mayo on grilled cheese normal? ›

    Both butter and mayonnaise produce grilled-cheese sandwiches with crisp, well-browned exteriors. Some cooks we know swear by spreading mayo on the bread for grilled cheese instead of butter.

    What kind of cheese does Panera use for grilled cheese? ›

    About This. Sliced American cheese grilled on thick-sliced Classic White Miche.

    What two cheeses go well together for grilled cheese? ›

    Sharp cheddar, Gouda, Fontina, Monterey Jack, Gruyere, Pepper Jack, and brie are all good options. The amount of cheese you use will depend on the size of your bread. I love sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gouda together.

    How many slices of cheese should you put on a grilled cheese? ›

    For each grilled cheese, you'll need two slices of bread, at least 1 tablespoon of butter, and 2-4 slices of cheese (depending how gooey you like it). American, Cheddar, Swiss, muenster or Gouda all work well—feel free to mix and match your cheeses.

    When making grilled cheese, do you butter both sides? ›

    Butter bread – Slather both sides of each piece of bread with the butter (yes, all 4 sides!). Light toast – Heat a heavy-based skillet or frying pan over medium low heat (no oil or butter). Pile on cheese – Flip one slice of bread, then pile on the cheddar cheese followed by the mozzarella.

    How do you get the secret grilled cheese aspiration? ›

    How To Unlock The Grilled Cheese Aspiration In The Sims 4. To unlock the Grilled Cheese aspiration, players must ensure that the Sim they are planning to give the aspiration to is old enough to cook. If they are, unlocking the aspiration can be done by commanding them to eat three grilled cheese sandwiches in a row.

    Top Articles
    Latest Posts
    Article information

    Author: Terence Hammes MD

    Last Updated:

    Views: 6207

    Rating: 4.9 / 5 (49 voted)

    Reviews: 88% of readers found this page helpful

    Author information

    Name: Terence Hammes MD

    Birthday: 1992-04-11

    Address: Suite 408 9446 Mercy Mews, West Roxie, CT 04904

    Phone: +50312511349175

    Job: Product Consulting Liaison

    Hobby: Jogging, Motor sports, Nordic skating, Jigsaw puzzles, Bird watching, Nordic skating, Sculpting

    Introduction: My name is Terence Hammes MD, I am a inexpensive, energetic, jolly, faithful, cheerful, proud, rich person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.