10 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Inspired by Other Recipes

Pizza, buffalo chicken, jalapeño poppers, and caprese salad are not items you'd likely associate with grilled cheese sandwiches, but these recipes do the seemingly impossible. If you're ready to rethink grilled cheese sandwiches, here are 10 grilled cheese renditions of classic recipes that will send you swooning. Source: Cooking Classy

BLT Grilled Cheese

BLT Grilled Cheese

Bacon, lacy swiss cheese, and tomato is what's going on inside the BLT grilled cheese. Hello breakfast! Source: Foodie Crush

Fried Chicken and Waffle Grilled Cheese

Fried Chicken and Waffle Grilled Cheese

If you thought fried chicken and waffles is a novel concept, then the idea of turning that combo into a cheddar grilled cheese is sure to blow your mind. Source: Sarah J. Gim for Tastespotting

Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese

Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese

Guilty of popping way too many cream cheese stuffed jalapeños? We're thinking it could be all too easy to overindulge in this grilled cheese rendition of the game day favorite. Source: BS' in the Kitchen

Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese

Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese

Dip a pepperoni and mozzarella grilled cheese into marinara sauce for a quick pizza fix. Source: Blog Chef

Caprese Grilled Cheese

Caprese Grilled Cheese

The basil, mozzarella, and tomato salad begs to be put between two pieces of bread, like in this caprese grilled cheese. Source: Cooking Classy

Raclette Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Raclette Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Most of us don't have access to a raclette maker at home, but you can still achieve that signature ooziness by making a raclette grilled cheese. PS, the bread turns crisp from the use of mayonnaise, not butter. Sigh, how wonderful. Source: French Revolution Food

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Grilled Cheese

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Grilled Cheese

We're fans of buffalo chicken and buffalo chicken dip, but have you ever tried it in a grilled cheese? Hot sauce, ranch dressing, shredded chicken, and three types of cheese make for a very cheesy toastie, indeed. Source: The Kitchen Life of a Navy Wife

Roasted Strawberry, Brie, and Chocolate Grilled Cheese

Roasted Strawberry, Brie, and Chocolate Grilled Cheese

Strawberries dipped in melted chocolate is a divine treat, just as strawberries, bread, and brie is too. Why not put them all together in a gooey grilled cheese? It just makes sense. Source: How Sweet It Is

Caramelized Apple Grilled Cheese

Caramelized Apple Grilled Cheese

We've tried it and believe it; cheddar apple pie is a good thing. When slaving away to make a homemade pie isn't happening, the next best thing is sizzling a caramelized apple grilled cheese. Source: Beantown Baker