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Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Recipes to Delight Your Inner Child

From spinach and feta to kimchi and cheddar, these combos elevate the already near-perfect sandwich.

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You can’t go wrong with cheese slices (any kind) melted between buttered (or mayo’d!) bread. But adding some creative or sophisticated ingredients to the mix only makes a great thing better. Read on for the recipes we’re turning to for our next comfort meal.

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Make the Best Grilled Cheese With Korean Corn Cheese

Korean corn cheese meets a grilled cheese sandwich and the angels sing.

Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese with Hot Honey

Sweet tart apple, creamy, earthy brie, crispy, buttery toast and a drizzle of honey. Honey adds both a sweet and savory flavor that makes this apple and brie sandwich stand out from the rest.

Inside-Out Grilled Cheese with Fig Chutney and Caramelized Onions

Put your favorite grill-worthy cheese, halloumi, to good use.

Grilled Cheese Egg in a Hole

Can't decide to make a grilled cheese or an egg in a hole? Make both!

Inside-Out Kimchi Grilled Cheese

Melty cheese and tangy, crunchy kimchi are a match made in heaven.

Spinach and Feta Grilled Cheese

This melt only takes a few minutes more than regular grilled cheese, and it’s so worth the extra effort.

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