31 Grilled Cheese Recipes That Are Gooey and Delicious

Grilled cheese is one of life’s simplest pleasures—and quite possibly the ultimate comfort food. Better yet, it lends itself to endless riffing, so you can create your own favorite combination of bread, cheese and fillings. You just need a few tips and tricks—and some creative ideas for inspiration. That's where these recipes come in. You'll find everything from the classic take (that you can make with just a handful of pantry staples) to sandwiches stuffed with all sorts of fillings. Just don't forget the tomato soup, for dipping! Getting hungry? Try this no-frills take that can easily be reimagined multiple ways, just by changing up the bread and cheese. It's cheesy, gooey and simply perfect.

Ina Garten elevates the beloved grilled cheese with sharp cheddar, creamy Gruyère and a crisp golden crust, proving that simple comfort food can still feel indulgent.

This elevated recipe takes everything you know and love about garlic bread and pizza, and combines it into a grilled cheese sandwich unlike any other. We slather the outside of the bread with an assertive garlic Parmesan butter to create a delicious golden brown, crispy exterior. Layers of melted mozzarella and pepperoni make up the inside.

Sunny Anderson gives the classic grilled cheese a bold twist with her simple gochujang version, adding a sweet and spicy kick to the melty, cheesy goodness.

The air fryer makes a perfect grilled cheese sandwich. The circulating hot air not only toasts the bread to crisp golden-brown goodness, it also melts the cheese from the crust all the way to the center of the sandwich. This recipe offers numerous options for cheese and bread, making it easy to create your own version of the ultimate grilled cheese.

The classic combination of tart apples and savory Cheddar transform a basic grilled cheese into a sophisticated sandwich that everyone will love.

Corn may not be the first add-in that comes to mind when you think about upgrading your grilled cheese sandwich but we can't get enough of those buttery little kernels—especially when they're paired with crisp bread and gooey cheese.

Need to feed the whole family in a flash? Grab your sheet pan and make as many as you need in the oven all in one go. This recipe will show you how.

Waffling your grilled cheese is a quick alternative to standing over your stove waiting for your bread to brown. It also ensures even delicious goldenness! Each bite tastes like tomato soup and grilled cheese at the same time.

Grilled cheese and bacon are a perfect match. Layer your sandwich with slices of cheddar and Monterey jack for an over-the-top cheesy experience.

Give classic grilled cheese sandwiches a tasty makeover with an egg cooked right in the center.

The combination of cheddar and fontina cheeses creates a rich, sharp and nutty flavor that would be great on its own, but this sandwich kicks it up a notch with two more flavor-packed ingredients. You can never go wrong with bacon, and adding some kimchi helps to cut through the richness of the sandwich while giving it a bit of heat.

It looks like you really can add Everything Bagel Seasoning to just about anything. Molly's recipe has us convinced that it's the secret ingredient our grilled cheese sandwiches have been missing all along!

Take a loyal American classic to new heights when you brown this sandwich of nutty Swiss cheese, ham and cornichons in a rich, garlic-infused butter.

This sweet-and-salty masterpiece is just the thing to treat yourself to after a day of berry picking at the local farm!

Want even more cheese? This sandwich dishes out a double dose with cheese inside and outside the bread.

Need a fresh take on grilled cheese? Look no further! Giada sugar-sprinkled lemons to her mozzarella-based sandwich for a nice play on sweet-and-savory. Just remember to take the seeds out of the lemon first!

Unable to decide between breakfast and lunch? This sweet and smoky sandwich satisfies both cravings. To speed the process, heat and cook using two skillets at the same time.

Bobby takes grilled cheese to a whole new level with a combination of flavors that are fresh and elevated (hello, green tomatoes and goat cheese) yet pleasantly nostalgic (bacon, anyone?).

Spice things up with a mustard, sausage and spicy jalapeno!

Sweet meets savory in this delicious, chef-worthy sandwich. Thick slices of brioche are filled with melty cheese, bacon, fig jam and crunchy almonds.

Get your tastebuds tingling with Ree’s jalapeno grilled cheese. Pro-tip: Use mayonnaise instead of butter on each slice of bread for extra a perfectly crispy crust.

This creamy, piquant take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich is perfect for everything from a Kentucky Derby party to a weeknight family dinner.

Ree amps up the flavor of her grilled cheese with bacon, onions and crisp apple slices. Each bite is sweet, savory, salty — and perfect!