The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich Ideas Out There

Are you a grilled cheese connoisseur? Whether you prefer something fairly classic or are looking to add a bold new burst of flavor to your cheese and bread, here are three of the best grilled cheese sandwich ideas out there.

The Whole Hog: This sandwich takes a classic grilled cheddar cheese sandwich to a whole other level.
Ingredients: 2 strips bacon + caramelized onion + cheddar cheese + sliced bread
Directions: Cook bacon and set aside. Next, thinly slice half of a white onion and sauté it with 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly brown and caramelized. Place two slices of cheddar cheese, a handful of caramelized onions, and the bacon strips between two slices of bread. Grill on medium heat until the cheese melts.

Hip to Be Pear: This French-inspired sammie is the perfect blend of salty and sweet.
Ingredients: Pear + Brie cheese + baguette
Directions: Thinly slice pear and Brie cheese. Layer slices between a fresh baguette and toast over medium heat until the Brie melts and the pear’s skin lightly browns.

Hit the Jackpot: Score big with this Southwestern-flavored favorite.
Ingredients: Sliced avocado + sliced tomato + pepper jack cheese + sliced bread
Directions: Thinly slice an avocado and a tomato. Layer alongside sliced pepper jack cheese, in between two slices of bread. Grill on medium heat until the cheese melts.