Lunch Upgrade: Next Level Takes on Grilled Cheese

Up the ante with these creative takes on the American classic.

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Grilled cheese is as much an American pastime as baseball or, perhaps more accurately, beer pong. It's a simple pleasure that recalls childhood memories of mom making you a crispy sandwich (no crusts!) oozing with American cheese with a side of cold milk.

But now that you're grown, you can improvise. You can swap out that Land 'O Lakes American slice for a hunk of gruyere, and even add some proscuitto. It's your kitchen and you can get creative if you want to. Learn how with our guide to upgrading your lunch with these next-level takes on grilled cheese. Somewhere in America, your mom is impressed.

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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese

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Brazilian Banana Grilled Cheese

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Kale and Mushroom Grilled Cheese

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Crab Grilled Cheese

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Kimchi Ramen Grilled Cheese

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The "Noble Pig" Grilled Cheese

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Wasabi Mayo and Smoky Bacon Grilled Cheese

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Caprese Grilled Cheese

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Cream Cheese Grilled Cheese

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Inside Out Grilled Cheese

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Asparagus Grilled Cheese

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Beer Bread Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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Greens, Eggs and Ham Grilled Cheese

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Taco Grilled Cheese

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Raspberry Chipotle BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese

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Baked Potato Grilled Cheese

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French Onion Grilled Cheese

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BBQ Macaroni and Cheese Grilled Cheese

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Roasted Strawberry, Brie + Chocolate Grilled Cheese

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Blueberry-Tomato Grilled Cheese

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