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How To Instantly Upgrade Your Grilled Cheese (PHOTOS)

Grilled cheese is good, but you can make it even better.
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You can never go wrong with a grilled cheese sandwich. It's fast, cheap, and well, loaded with so much glorious melted cheese. Whether you like it with Cheddar, American or Swiss -- with or without tomatoes -- no one can deny the simple perfection of this sandwich.

We know that the very definition of perfection suggests that something does not need -- or even can't -- be improved upon, we've managed to find a way to make the grilled cheese sandwich EVEN BETTER than it already is. While some of you grilled-cheese purists might think this is impossible (or blasphemous even), just try these 15 instant upgrades and you'll see what we mean.

If you're feeling skeptical, just think about this: BLT grilled cheese.

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Put Tomato Soup IN It
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Get the Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese recipe by BS In The Kitchen
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Add Chocolate
How Sweet It Is
Get the Roasted Strawberry, Brie + Chocolate Grilled Cheese recipe by How Sweet It Is
3
Use Pretzel Bread
How Sweet It Is
Get the Bacon and Gouda Pretzel Bread Grilled Cheese recipe by How Sweet It Is
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Add Kimchi
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Get the Kimchi Grilled Cheese recipe by Two Red Bowls via Food52
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Make It Into A BLT
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Get the BLT Grilled Cheese recipe by Foodie Crush
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Bread It In Panko
BS In The Kitchen
Get the Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese recipe by BS In The Kitchen
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Add Mac And Cheese And BBQ
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Get Barbecue Mac and Cheese Grilled Cheese recipe by Buns In My Oven
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Coat The Bread In Parmesean
Foodie Crush
More cheese = better. Always.

Get the Parmesan Crusted Fondue Grilled Cheese with Pepper Jelly recipe by Foodie Crush
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Turn It Into A Caprese Salad
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Get the Roasted Tomato Caprese Grilled Cheese with Balsamic Glaze recipe by How Sweet It Is
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Add Lobster
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DUH.

Get the Lobster Grilled Cheese recipe by BS In The Kitchen
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Add Peaches
Two Peas And Their Pod
Get the Grilled Peach, Brie & Basil Sandwich recipe by Two Peas And Their Pod
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Make It Mexican
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Get the Mexican Grilled Cheese recipe by BS In The Kitchen
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Add Hot Dogs
BS In The Kitchen
Get the Ball Park Frank Grilled Cheese recipe by BS In The Kitchen
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Cook It In Curried Brown Butter
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Get the Grilled Cheese with Roasted Poblanos, Smoked Cheddar and Curried Brown Butter recipe by How Sweet It Is
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Add Pulled Pork
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Get the Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe by How Sweet It Is

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25 Mouth-Watering Grilled Cheese Recipes
Grilled Figs and Cheese(01 of25)
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Get the Grilled Figs and Cheese recipe from 80 Breakfasts (credit:80 Breakfasts)
Steak & Potato Barbecued Grilled Cheese(02 of25)
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Get the Steak & Potato Barbecued Grilled Cheese recipe from BS in the Kitchen (credit:BS in the Kitchen)
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Grilled Cheese (03 of25)
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Get the Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Grilled Cheese recipe from How Sweet It Is (credit:How Sweet It Is)
Margherita Pizza Grilled Cheese (04 of25)
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Get the Margherita Pizza Grilled Cheese recipe from BS in the Kitchen (credit:BS in the Kitchen)
Broccoli & Cheddar Soup Grilled Cheese(05 of25)
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Get the Broccoli & Cheddar Soup Grilled Cheese recipe from BS in the Kitchen (credit:BS in the Kitchen)
Italian Grilled Cheese(06 of25)
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Get the Italian Grilled Cheese recipe from Chocolate & Carrots (credit:Chocolate & Carrots)
Caprese Grilled Cheese(07 of25)
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Get the Caprese Grilled Cheese recipe from Cooking Classy (credit:Cooking Classy)
Blueberry Brie Grilled Cheese (08 of25)
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Get the Blueberry Brie Grilled Cheese recipe from Whisked (credit:Whisked)
BLT Grilled Cheese(09 of25)
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Get the BLT Grilled Cheese recipe from Foodie Crush (credit:Foodie Crush)
Loaded Nacho Grilled Cheese(10 of25)
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Get the Loaded Nacho Grilled Cheese recipe from BS in the Kitchen (credit:BS in the Kitchen)
Arugula And Ham Grilled Cheese(11 of25)
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Get the Arugula And Ham Grilled Cheese recipe from sixteenbeans.Just classic. Gooey cheddar, salty ham, peppery arugula. We'll take three. (credit:sixteenbeans.)
Spinach And Artichoke Grilled Cheese(12 of25)
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Get the Spinach And Artichoke Grilled Cheese recipe from Annie's EatsYou could stuff spinach, artichokes and cheese into an old shoe and we'd probably love it -- but we're sure this will be significantly tastier. (credit:Annie's Eats)
Bacon, Egg And Hashbrown Grilled Cheese(13 of25)
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Get the Bacon, Egg and Hashbrown Grilled Cheese recipe from Brown Eyed BakerThis is the only breakfast sandwich worth eating. It is a one-stop-shop of deliciousness. (credit:Michelle Norris/Brown Eyed Baker)
Bacon Jam And Avocado Grilled Cheese(14 of25)
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Get the Bacon Jam and Avocado Grilled Cheese recipe from Closet CookingEvery time we look at this photo, we have to stop to catch our breath. (credit:Closet Cooking)
Fried Chicken And Waffle Grilled Cheese(15 of25)
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Get the Fried Chicken And Waffle Grilled Cheese recipe from Adrienne's HouseWe used to think that chicken and waffles were one of the greatest combinations of all time -- and then we saw this and realized how small-minded we'd been all along, as the original lacks cheese. (credit:Adrienne's House)
Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich(16 of25)
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Get the Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich recipe from Honeysuckle LifeThis staple of Southern cooking is a classic for a reason -- it is one of the most delicious creations on earth. (credit:Honeysuckle Life)
Grilled Cheese With Avocado And Heirloom Tomato(17 of25)
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Get the Grilled Cheese With Avocado And Heirloom Tomato recipe from Fifteen SpatulasYou will get us EVERY TIME with a picture of gooey cheese, guys. (credit:Fifteen Spatulas)
Garlic Focaccia Grilled Cheese(18 of25)
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Get the Garlic Focaccia Grilled Cheese recipe from Keep Your Diet RealWe are launching a full investigation as to why grilled cheese is not made on garlic bread more frequently. (credit:Corrine Fischer)
Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese(19 of25)
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Get the Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese from Espresso and CreamThis grilled cheese looks like the simple, comforting sandwiches of our youth -- but with a fresh, herbaceous twist. (credit:Espresso And Cream)
Lamb Grilled Cheese(20 of25)
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Get the Lamb Grilled Cheese recipe from Pass the SushiWe love gyros. We love grilled cheese. Put them together? Minds get blown. (credit:Pass the Sushi)
French Onion Grilled Cheese(21 of25)
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Get the French Onion Grilled Cheese recipe from Portuguese Girl CooksI think we can agree that the only way to improve upon French onion soup is to put it between two slices of buttered, toasted bread. Genius. (credit:Jessica Dasilva)
Watermelon Grilled Cheese Bites(22 of25)
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Get the Watermelon Grilled Cheese Bites recipe from Brit + Co.We love this modern, bite-sized take on a grilled cheese. Grilling watermelon and halloumi, then sandwiching them together sounds like summer in a bite. (credit:Brit + Co.)
Grilled Cheese Pull-Aparts(23 of25)
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Get the Grilled Cheese Pull-Aparts recipe from The Creamline"Whoa. Whoa. Whoa." That is all we could say when we found this recipe. This is brilliant, simple and makes us wish we could reach into the computer and pull off a piece. (credit:The Creamline)
Homemade American Cheese(24 of25)
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Get the Homemade American Cheese recipe from Inside Nana Bread's HeadSometimes you just want a classic, comforting grilled cheese without having to use processed American cheese. Make your own! (credit:Inside NanaBread's Head)
Super Frico Grilled Cheese(25 of25)
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Get the Super Frico Grilled Cheese recipe fro Steamy KitchenA grilled cheese between two crispy cheese-skirts. This has got to be the ultimate grilled cheese. (credit:Steamy Kitchen)

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