What better way to enjoy the big game than with an ooey-gooey grilled cheese sandwich in hand? These aren’t your average grilled cheese sandwiches, though, dripping with everything from Havarti to Swiss, and with creative, flavorful (and sometimes healthy) additions like bacon, caramelized onions, and kale. These epic recipes will be a slam dunk with your crowd. Pair any with these hearty, feel-good soups featured on Goodtaste for a full meal!
Mac and Cheese Grilled Cheese
Your cheesiest dream might look something like this ultimate grilled cheese from Something About Sandwiches. Salty bacon is the perfect contrast to the creamy mac and cheese. We recommend using sourdough bread for extra heft and adding chili flakes to your mac and cheese for additional heat!
Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Want to score big with the family? Try this Pizza Night recipe with a twist from Easy Budget Recipes, which takes a classic grilled cheese sandwich and puts a fun spin on it with a tangy sauce, pepperoni, and whatever other toppings you like piled on your pie!
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese with Beer Cheese Fondue
Perfect for gam eday, we’re 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 this 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 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 onions, 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 meal.
Pesto, Havarti, and Artichoke Grilled Cheese
Pesto adds an easy, instant update to any grilled sandwich. In this version from Two Peas & 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 a glass of Chardonnay!
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