America’s favorite comfort-sandwich has grown up. Think flavor pairings like brie, peach, and pork, and gouda, bacon, and guacamole. And that’s just the beginning. These sandwiches―golden on the outside, gooey on the inside―are no doubt, the most interesting grilled cheese sandwiches you’ll ever make.
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Waffle-Iron Grilled Cheese
Why a waffle iron? Why not?! David Tanis thought his aunt Ruth invented it, but it turns out waffle-Iron grilled cheese is a widespread Midwestern custom. -
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Cheddar, Apple, and Pastrami Grilled Cheese
This sandwich (aka the Johnny Apple Cheese) features crisp, thinly sliced apples as well as a tangy-sweet apple spread (based on store-bought apple butter) that perfectly complements the pastrami and cheese. -
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Brie, Peach, and Smoked Pork Grilled Cheese
脆完美的混合黄油和蛋黄酱spread on the outside of this rich sandwich. Peach preserves are a quick, easy way to add a bright sweetness to the smoky pork and rich cheese. -
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Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Guacamole
This ultimate grilled cheese includes Cheddar for sharpness, gouda for nutty sweetness and color, and provolone for stretch. Pulling apart the cooked sandwich to add the add-ins keeps the bacon crisp and the guacamole cool. -
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Roasted Asparagus and Fresh Herb Grilled Cheese
In this brightly flavored, colorful sandwich, a little soft ricotta helps make the mix of mozzarella and Parmigiano more cohesive and evenly dispersed. -
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Grilled Tuna and Provolone Sandwiches with Salsa Verde
For this toasty sandwich, steer clear of tuna packed in water; instead, choose good-quality tuna packed in olive oil. -
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Grilled Turkey and Cheddar Sandwiches with Mango Chutney
Indian flavors meet panini sandwiches with delicious results here. Naan, a slightly puffy Indian-style flatbread, makes for a fine foil for the Cheddar and chutney. -
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Grilled Prosciutto, Fontina & Sun-Dried Tomato Sandwiches
No panini press? No problem. You can still make crisp-crusted grilled Italian sandwiches, by splitting pita loaves. You can also cook these sandwiches over a very low flame on a covered gas or charcoal grill. -
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Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Tapenade
Grilled cheese goes Mediterranean in this 4-ingredient version featuring goat cheese and olive tapenade. It’s easy to pull together a homemade tapenade, but if you’re pressed for time, you can find prepared tapenades at most grocery stores.