"national grilled cheese day" news and stories

Happy National Grilled Cheese Day!

Bread-and-cheese combinations date back to ancient Roman times, but there's nothing like the classic cheddar cheese on white bread combo embraced at dinner tables across the United States. The soft crunch of buttered bread chased by a gooey cheese filling is one of the simplest comfort foods available.

That being said, we love the innovations being made to the cheap classic these days, from Los Angeles' Grilled Cheese Truck to dozens of gourmet versions of the sandwich being created, like the Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese pictured here, which combines the duo into one sandwich using a mix of sundried tomato paste with cream cheese to substitute the soup.

Whether they switch up the type of bread or cheese or add a tasty new addition, check out some of these suggested recipes for other interesting twists on the cheesy sandwich.

• Cheddar and Apple Grilled Cheese with Raspberry Coulis
• Spanish Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Manchego and Jamón Serrano
• Cornbread Grilled Cheese with Poblano and Avocado
• Grilled Cheese Bruschetta
• Cinnamon-Raisin Breakfast Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich
• Sage and Fontina Grilled Cheese
• Ham-Taleggio Grilled Cheese

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