31 Ways to Enjoy National Grilled Cheese Month

Could the grilled cheese be the perfect sandwich? Well, what's not to like? Gooey, melty cheese, flanked on either side by buttery, perfectly toasted bread (we like sourdough); oof, we grew up on this stuff. April is National Grilled Cheese Month, and we'll be honoring it in more ways than one. Here are a few of our favorite ways to enjoyed this happy hand-held.

Keeping It Classic

Everyone has their owns idea about how to make the PERFECT grilled cheese sandwich. Butter, or margarine? White, wheat, or sourdough? That's your call, but try one of our experts' go-to recipes to get started.
The Best Grilled Cheese Ever
Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
How to Make a Perfect Panini or Grilled Cheese
How to Make a Vegan Grilled Cheese

Choose Your Cheese

The most important part of a grilled cheese is (no surprises here)the cheese of choice. While American and cheddar reign supreme, we also love 'em with Brie, mozzarella, or just about anything that is creamy, salty, and melty.
The Basics of Cheddar
The Best Cheeses for Sandwiches
Brie Vs. Camembert
The Scoop on Lactose-Free Cheese
Grilled Cheese with Mozzarella and Garlicky Chard
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Gourmet Grilled's

Remix this classic sando by adding gourmet ingredients, from high-quality cheeses to herbs to our old pal bacon. Our favorite add-on?Avocado, duh.
Slightly Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Classic Croque Monsieur
Baked Pesto Grilled Cheese
Vegan Grilled Cheese with Bacon
10 Amazing Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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The Perfect Accessory

Now that you've made the perfect grilled cheese, think about a worthy accompaniment. Its obvious BFF is tomato-basil soup, but we also love a side of pickles, coleslaw, or chutney.
Grilled Cheese with Coleslaw
5 Chutneys to Pair with Cheese
Easy Creamy Tomato Soup
How to Make Your Own Pickles
Basic Creamy Coleslaw