Top 10 twists on the classic grilled cheese

April is National Grilled Cheese Month, and April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Day, so let’s get celebrating. Grilled cheese sandwiches are an American classic and although it’s easy, quick and delicious to just stick some slices of American cheese between some bread, getting creative with a grilled cheese is extremely fun, and so tasty.

With so many cheeses and so many varieties of breads, the amounts of ways to make just a classic are endless. But why settle for a classic when you can literally put whatever you want on a sandwich, as long as there’s some cheese, and call it a grilled cheese? It’s that ooey gooey melt of cheese that makes grilled cheese sandwiches so special, so get creative!

There are millions of sandwiches that can be classified as a grilled cheese. You can add vegetables, meats, and even fruits for some tasty combos. Turn your favorite breakfast combo into a sandwich or even put a plate of nachos between two slices of bread. Take any pizza topping, salad variety and most importantly, bacon, and make one of the greatest hot sandwiches you’ll ever experience. With so many options out there, it feels so wrong to pick favorites. It was a hard decision, that left our mouths watering, but here are what TheCelebrityCafe.com believes are the 10 best unique ways to make a grilled cheese sandwich!

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10. Fontina, Apple, Walnut and Honey Grilled Cheese

This sweet and savory combo is one you may be used to experiencing in a salad, but it’s even better in sandwich form. This one makes for a perfect breakfast sandwich to start your day, or a lunch or dinner when you’re craving something sweet. Use some fresh apples, or even pears, some nutty bread, fontina cheese, sweet honey and toasted walnuts for a gooey, yet crunchy, sandwich.

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9. Caprese Grilled Cheese

A caprese salad is an Italian classic, made up of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and olive oil, and don’t these ingredients sound amazing in sandwich form? Take some Italian focaccia bread, fresh sliced mozzarella, pesto, arugula, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil for a sandwich exploding with those great Italian flavors anybody can enjoy.

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8. Italian Grilled Cheese

For a different variety on some Italian flavors, this grilled cheese is loaded with some Italian meats and peppers instead. Using crispy toasted ciabatta bread, fresh mozzarella, Pepper Salami, Hot Calabrese, Hot Capocollo, and roasted red peppers, this meat and cheese mixture is the perfect mix of spicy and salty. Dip in some pasta sauce and garnish with some marinated olives to complete the Italian vibe.

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7. Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese

Don’t you just love when you go to a party and there’s a huge plate of spinach and artichoke dip? Or when you realize it’s an appetizer on a menu at your now favorite restaurant? It’s such a classic dip that can be paired with some pita chips or even put into a big bread bowl. This recipe makes the hit dip in the form of a grilled cheese, and nearly impossible to resist. This super cheesy sandwich has artichoke hearts scattered throughout it for that full dip flavor. Combine spinach, artichoke hearts, American cheese, Asiago cheese, Parmesan cheese and Romano cheese and squeeze it between two slices of Italian bread for a messy, but worth it, sandwich.

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6. Loaded Nacho Grilled Cheese

There’s nothing better than a messy plate of loaded nachos, except maybe when you turn it into a sandwich. This grilled cheese has all the amazing nacho toppings loaded into one, so it allows you to get as creative as you’d like! This particular recipe strongly encourages you to go all out using sour cream, salsa, Tex Mex cheese, ground beef, taco seasoning, green onion, cilantro, tomato, avocado, black olives, black beans, and jalapeños! What makes this stand out from the rest is the extra special ingredient-Doritos. Dip each slice of bread in egg and then in some crushed Doritos for a crunchy, cheesy-coated bite.

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5. Grilled Goddess Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese isn’t only delicious, it looks beautiful too! And with such a lovely name, it has to look this nice. Using all those green ingredients we know and love like pesto, spinach and avocado, mixed with fresh mozzarella and crumbled goat cheese, this sandwich is hard to hate.

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4. White Pizza Grilled Cheese

Pizza can do no wrong; it’s a known fact. So why not take all those delicious flavors and throw them between some bread instead of on top of it? White pizza is the cheesiest out there, so it’s the perfect slice to turn into a grilled cheese sandwich. Use Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and Mozzarella cheese along with some garlic, basil, oregano and olive oil for that sauce-less slice everybody enjoys.

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3. Macaroni and Cheese Grilled Cheese

There’s nothing cheesier than some mac and cheese, so this one’s a given. If you’re looking for a carb overload, you’ve found your sandwich. The best part is, it’s extremely simple. Make your favorite mac and cheese, whether it be homemade or boxed, and throw it on some bread, it’s that easy!

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2. Breakfast Grilled Cheese

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and sometimes even the most delicious. This breakfast inspired grilled cheese can be eaten anytime of the day, whether you want to start your day off the right way or enjoy some breakfast for dinner. With butter, Colby-jack cheese, eggs and bacon, this sandwich is just a cheesier version of your typical breakfast sandwich, that you’re guaranteed to always love.

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1. Bacon and Guacamole Grilled Cheese

Bacon and guacamole are two of the trendiest foods recently, and two of the most incredible. This grilled cheese is extremely easy to make, and even easier to enjoy. Throw as many slices of bacon as you’d like onto some sour dough bread and then slather with homemade guacamole. Add some shredded jack and cheddar cheese and crumbled tortilla chips for the crunchiest, gooiest, most amazing grilled cheese sandwich you’ll ever have the pleasure of eating!

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