Best Panini Grill - Does anyone have a good recipe for a grilled cheese? :)?

Does anyone have a good recipe for a grilled cheese? :)?

I know this may seem like a silly question but I was just wondering if anyone had an ideas on how to spice up a grilled cheese sandwich? I love grilled cheese sandwiches (Who doesn't?) but I was wanting to know if anyone had any receipes for something more GOURMET? I'd like to impress my friends by turning something simple into something FABULOUS! Thanks for the suggestions! You are on the right track. I'm hoping for some alternative cheese options. I usually use American cheese but that's boring! ;)

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I'm not sure. I put bacon on mine though if thats an idea.
Most cheese sandwiches are made with American cheese. Be brave and try other cheeses. Fresh mozzarella and asiago are both good but try anything you want. I made some sandwiches the other day with the 5 cheese mexican blend with fresh fried bacon strips. Remember the joy of cooking is being experimental and trying whatever you think sounds good. If it doesn't work out just throw it out and try something else.
Try mixing your cheeses. I've recently tried using multiple cheeses. I really like muenster. Provolone may go good with that as well, but I've never tried it. Using different cheeses than the cheap and average American cheese is the best advice I can give you. Go with different cheeses that you like from the store, and start experimenting and see what you like best. It's doubtful you'd go wrong (unless you used something gross like blue cheese).
Put some ham slices on it
JAZZED UP GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH Make grilled cheese sandwich as you normally would, then add bacon bits and mustard before you put top slice of bread OR GRILLED APPLE-CHEESE SANDWICH For each sandwich use: 2 slices cheese (I use Velveeta) Apple slices Butter one side of raisin bread slices. Place one slice butter side on griddle or skillet. Top with one slice cheese, then apple slices, peeled or unpeeled, whichever you prefer. Add second slice of cheese, then other slice of raisin- bread butter side up. Grill on both sides until light brown and cheese melts. OR PIZZA GRILLED - CHEESE SANDWICHES 8 slices bread (white or wheat) 3/4 c. pizza sauce, divided 8 slices mozzarella cheese 24 thin slices of pepperoni Assorted topping of your choice & onions, olives, etc. 2 tbsp. Crisco, divided 1. Prepare sandwiches by laying out bread. Spread 1 teaspoon pizza sauce on top of each piece of bread. 2. Place slice of cheese on top of 4 bread slices. 3. Place 6 pepperoni slices on top of cheese. Top with your favorite ingredients. Cover with the other flour slices of cheese and bread. 4. Melt 1 tablespoon Crisco in large skillet on medium heat, making sure entire surface of skillet is covered. Add sandwiches. Grill on first side until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes. Add remaining Crisco. Let melt. Turn sandwiches. Press down with spatula. Grill on second side. Cut sandwiches in 4 pieces. Heat remaining pizza sauce. Serve as a dip with sandwiches. OR GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH 2 slices wheat bread 1 slice Monterey Jack cheese 1 slice American cheese 1 tbsp. honey Butter Build sandwich; pour honey between slices of cheese. Spread butter on outside of bread slices. Grill until golden brown and cheese is melted. OR GRILLED CHEESE SUPREME 8 slices whole wheat bread 4 (1 oz.) slices Cheddar cheese 1 med. tomato, seeded, chopped 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled 2 tbsp. shelled sunflower seeds 4 (1 oz.) slices Monterey Jack cheese butter Heat griddle or skillet to medium heat, 340 degrees. To assemble sandwiches, top each of 4 slices of bread with 1 slice Cheddar cheese and 1/4 of tomato, bacon and sunflower seeds. Top each with 1 slice Monterey Jack cheese and bread slice. Spread butter on outside of each slice of bread. Place sandwiches on griddle; grill on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted. Makes 4 sandwiches. OR GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES 1/2 lb. sharp cheese, grated 2 eggs Pinch salt 1 tsp. dry mustard 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce Finely cut bacon Beat eggs, add seasonings and cheese. Spread on bread or buns (cut in half). Sprinkle with finely cut up bacon. Grill (under broiler) until cheese is melted and lightly browned OR GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES 2 slices bread per sandwich 2 slices cheese per sandwich Favorite mustard Mayonnaise Skillet or sandwich maker Spread mustard on bread and place cheese between 2 slices. Lightly mayonnaise outsides of bread. Bake in sandwich maker or fry in skillet, until cheese melts and/or bread is golden brown OR GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES 2/3 stick butter 1/2 lb. Velveeta cheese 1 can chicken, cut up 1 can chopped mushrooms Melt cheese and butter in saucepan over low heat. Add chicken and mushrooms and mix thoroughly. Spread on hamburger bun halves and place on cookie sheet. Broil until brown JM
that grilled cheese sandwich they sell at the barnes and nobles starbucks is really good. they use a gourmet-type bread and three different cheeses. its really good!
Five cheese!!! Provolone Cheddar American Swiss Brick Etc....put many cheeses! Tomato Never tried it but pesto sounds fancy and yummy... or topinot!! (that olive spread stuff!)
Smoked Salmon and Gruyere Grilled Cheese Sandwich 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 slices French bread 4 ounces smoked salmon 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, sliced or shredded 1 Tbsp chopped chives Butter 1 In a small saucepan bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add a half teaspoon of salt. When the salt has dissolved, add the slices of lemon to the pan, layering them down flat in the pan. Let water boil away until it is almost all gone and there is just a thin syrup left in the pan. Do not stir while cooking. Remove from heat. 2 Heat a large cast iron pan on medium high heat. While the pan is heating, arrange the sandwiches (next step). 2 Lay out 4 slices of bread. On top of them layer slices of smoked salmon, cheese, and chives. Use a fork to lift the lemon slices out of the pan and add one large lemon slice to each sandwich. Top with a second layer of bread. 3 Butter the top bread slices generously with butter. Once the pan is hot, place the sandwiches in the pan, butter side down. Lower the heat to medium. Let cook for a few minutes until the bottom of the sandwiches are well toasted. 4 Butter the top side of the sandwiches in the pan. Use a metal spatula to flip the sandwiches over. Press down on the sandwiches with the metal spatula. Let cook until the bottom of the sandwiches is nicely browned. If the cheese isn't melting, turn the heat to low, cover the pan and let cook for a few minutes more. Serve with gerkin pickles and chips Makes 4 sandwiches.