Did you know January is National Soup Month? We’re always sharing our favorite, hearty, feel-good soups on Goodtaste.tv. So, what better sidekick to your soup than an ooey-gooey grilled sandwich? Dripping with everything from Havarti to Swiss, and with creative, flavorful (and sometimes healthy) additions like bacon, caramelized onions, and kale, we’ve rounded up 8 epic sandwiches for a serious soup slam dunk.
Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Want to score big with the family? Try this pizza night recipe with a twist from Easy Budget Recipes. They take a classic grilled cheese sandwich, and put a fun spin on it with the tangy sauce, pepperoni and whatever toppings you like piled on your pie!
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese (with Beer Cheese Fondue)
Perfect for gameday, we are turning up the heat with this grilled cheese sandwich from How Sweet Eats inspired by a classic finger food—Buffalo wings! Your favorite wing sauce, ranch dressing and shredded chicken create the iconic flavor combo and the homemade beer cheese takes it to the next level.
Caprese Sandwich
Time to dust off the panini maker for this delicious recipe from Oh Sweet Basil. If you like Caprese salad you’re going to fall in love with this sandwich. Pull out the tomatoes, sourdough bread, and balsamic vinegar to make a sandwich that is bursting with flavor.
Kale Reuben
Resolving to eat more veggies in the new year? This recipe from Bon Appétit lets you do just that, without having to sacrifice any of the gooey deliciousness of a classic grilled Reuben. The secret is in the garlic-wilted kale, a hefty dose of sauerkraut, and a spicy yogurt sauce.
Blackberry Bacon Grilled Cheese
Love a little sweet with your salty? Get ready to dive into this melty Swiss sammie from Lemon Tree Dwelling. Sliced jalapeño and a smear of blackberry jam bring some fun, unexpected flavors to this bacon-and-Swiss melt. Dip it in a broth-based soup like minestrone or French onion for an ultra-comforting take on a classic wintertime pairing.
Pimento Grilled Cheese
If there’s anything we love more than a classic grilled cheese sandwich, it’s this pimento grilled cheese from our very own test kitchen. Oh-so gooey and delicious with that classic pimento-cheese tang, it takes your grilled cheese game up a notch, and then some. Dunk it in a bowl of tomato soup and you may never go back to the classic version again.
Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Caramelized onion, homemade rosemary butter, and not one, but THREE different cheeses make this sandwich from The Chunky Chef one deliciously melty grilled cheese. Pair it with a puréed vegetable soup like butternut squash and a few apple wedges on the side. Now that’s a pretty superb lunch.
Pesto, Havarti, and Artichoke Grilled Cheese
Pesto adds an easy, instant update to any grilled sandwich. In this version from Two Peas and Their Pod, we love the creative combination of creamy Havarti cheese and jarred artichokes. Try it alongside an Italian wedding soup (or any soup with cannellini beans) and with a glass of Chardonnay, of course!
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