20 Best Grilled Cheese Recipes (With a Twist)

These grilled cheese recipes put a fun spin on the beloved classic sandwich by adding creative ingredients that take them to the next level.

Included are grilled cheese sandwiches with different flavor variations, such as taco, pizza, pesto, and more. The cheesy and melty possibilities are endless.

1. Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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Pizza grilled cheese will become a new family favorite that is anything but boring.

This recipe uses store-bought Texas toast, a time-saving shortcut, and the perfect bread to go along with pizza ingredients.

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2. Taco Stuffed Grilled Cheese

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This recipe combines tacos with melty grilled cheese goodness and makes a fun lunch or dinner.

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3. Cream Cheese and Roasted Peppers Grilled Cheese

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Once you have grilled cheese with cream cheese, you’ll wonder why you didn’t try it sooner. Along with two types of cheese, this sandwich features roasted peppers, fresh basil, and seasoning.

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4. Pesto Grilled Cheese

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Homemade garlic butter is spread on sourdough bread and toasted to golden perfection. As if that wasn’t yummy enough, the sandwich is filled with melty pepperjack cheese, homemade pesto, and tomatoes.

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5. Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

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Try this creamy and spicy grilled cheese sandwich that has a nice kick, thanks to the jalapenos. This is a must-make recipe for jalapeno popper fans.

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6. Peach Grilled Cheese Recipe

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The combination of peach and cheddar will satisfy your cravings for something sweet and savory.

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7. Philly Cheese Steak Grilled Cheese

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This gourmet grilled cheese is a Philly cheese steak and grilled cheese hybrid that is perfect for when you want some comfort food.

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8. Hawaiian Grilled Cheese

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This grilled cheese is packed with grilled pineapple, melty cheese, and honey ham. Two other meat options are also included besides ham.

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9. Lobster Grilled Cheese Idea

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Adding lobster to grilled cheese boosts this sandwich up to next-level status.

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10. Cranberry Brie Grilled Cheese

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If you’re looking for an insanely tasty way to use up leftover cranberry sauce after Thanksgiving, you’re going to want to save this recipe for later.

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11. Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese

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This sandwich is a fabulous way to use up leftover chicken. It’s loaded with buffalo sauce and blue cheese flavor.

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12. Donut Grilled Cheese

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If there was an award for the most creative grilled cheese sandwich, this one would get it.

A fun take on carnival-style food, regular bread is swapped out for glazed donuts for a sweet and cheesy treat, unlike anything you’ve ever tried.

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13. Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese

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If your favorite appetizer is spinach artichoke dip, you’re guaranteed to love this sandwich.

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14. Kimchi Grilled Cheese

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Adding kimchi, a Korean condiment made commonly with fermented cabbage, to grilled cheese gives it the perfect amount of tang and kick.

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15. Thyme Roasted Mushroom Grilled Cheese

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Made with three cheeses, including goat cheese, this creamy mushroom grilled cheese sandwich is filled with flavor.

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16. Gouda Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese

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Sweet and salty perfection, you’ll love the combo of crispy bacon, melty gouda, and warm apple slices.

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17. Caprese Grilled Cheese

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With Caprese salad ingredients like tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamic, and basil, this sandwich is wonderful anytime, but especially in the spring and summer months.

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