Grilled Cheese for Grownups: 25 Recipes That Rock!

 

It doesn't matter how gourmet your tastes may run, whether you're vegetarian or carnivore, whether you're an experienced chef or take-out queen - in the world of food, it's hard to beat the beloved Grilled Cheese Sandwich.

Easy to make, endlessly versatile, and pure pleasure to sink your teeth into, this combination of gooey cheese, toasty bread, and butter is comfort food at its best.

But if you grew up on American cheese and Wonder bread, then you probably understand how far grilled cheese has come.  Today's sandwiches are filled with brie, havarti, bacon, avocado, pineapple, grilled onions, asparagus, and so much more!

Here are 25 of our favorites gathered from around the web - enjoy and bon appetit!

 

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B-L-Slow-Roasted-T - from Not Without Salt

Swiss Cheese, Spinach, and Ham Brioches - from Donna Hay

Grilled 4-Cheese with Mushroom and Pesto - from Sweet Paul

Gruyere, Prosciutto, Arugula, and Tomato on White - from Martha Stewart

White Pizza Grilled Cheese - from Kitchen Treaty

Brie and Bacon Grilled Cheese with Fig Jam - from Sweet Sugar Bean

Grilled Sandwich with Avocado, Cheese, Bacon, and An Apple - from What Should I Eat For Breakfast Today

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Grilled Cheese - from How Sweet It is

Turkey, Brie, and Apple Grilled Sandwich from She Wears Many Hats

Grilled Cheese with Brie, Pear, and Hazelnuts - from Cookin' Canuck

Roasted Garlic Grilled Cheese - from Oh My Veggies

Ham, Brie, and Pear Panini - from Kitchen Simplicity

Chipotle, Butternut Squash, and Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese - from Kitchen Treaty

Asparagus Grilled Cheese from Framed Cooks

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Onion Jam and Arugula - from Heo Yeah Yum

Gruyère, Sautéed Mushrooms, Shallots, and Fresh Thyme - from Chow

Gruyère Cheese and Roasted Cauliflower - from Chow

Grilled Mozzarella Cheese, Pineapple, and Canadian Bacon - from Chow

Grilled Cheese with Fontina, Pear, and Walnut Spread and Mixed Greens - from Home Skillet

Grilled Cheese Crepes with Chard and Dill - from A Couple Cooks

Open-Faced Caramelized Onion and Fontina Grilled Cheese Sandwich - from Meg in the Kitchen

Bacon and Egg Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Apples - from In Sock Monkey Slippers

Double Creme Brie and Havarti Grilled Cheese, drizzled in honey apple butter - from The Hungry Muse

Roasted Strawberry, Brie, and Chocolate Grilled Cheese - from How Sweet Eats

Steak and Potato Barbecued Grilled Cheese - from BS in the Kitchen