23 Grilled Cheese Ideas That Will Seriously Upgrade Your Lunch

Not only does a triple-dose of fontina, goat and Emmentaler make this sammy salty and creamy, but the fresh fruit gives it a burst of tart, juicy sweetness too.

A match made in heaven that’s ready to devour in an hour.

Fancy enough to have for dinner with a side salad and glass of Sauv Blanc.

Crusty Italian bread, Portobello mushrooms, mozz, ricotta and cream cheese. And the crowd goes wild.

The easiest way to level up the classic dish? Extra cheese (and bread).

You should probably make a double batch—your kids won’t be able to control themselves.

A few drops of food coloring give this basic sandwich a magical spin.

Roasted garlic hummus is just the pairing for spicy arugula and sharp cheddar.

Panera who? We turned the bread bowl topper into a mini handheld that was born to be dunked.

Oh, you fancy, huh? This gem stars mascarpone and provolone cheeses, as well as hearty chunks of meaty Maine lobster.

And this, ladies and gentlemen, is how you eat grilled cheese for breakfast.

Honey and store-bought lemon curd make this lunch almost decadent enough to eat for dessert.

Holiday leftovers never looked so good.

Sorry, spaghetti. No hard feelings?

You’re looking at the ultimate post-workout meal, loaded with anti-inflammatory cherries, restorative chia seed bread and immunity-boosting basil.

We weren’t sure it was possible but pressing the sandwich in a waffle iron will make it even more golden-brown and crispy.

So simple it’s foolproof. The goat cheese and mozzarella are mixed right into the avocado filling.

Traditional rye bread, ground beef and sautéed onions meet mayo, sharp cheddar and Swiss.

The recipe calls for store-bought preserves, but we won’t blame you for throwing in a few fresh peach slices too.

Because there’s no better home for cheesy scrambled eggs and crumbled sausage than between two slices of toast.

Sure, you can use grilled chicken breast if you insist. But we’ll take ours breaded and fried.

There’s officially nothing your air fryer can’t do. Toss a few shoestring fries in there while you’re at it to round out your meal.

Salty bacon, creamy guac and gooey grilled cheese? The gang’s all here!