Spice up a grilled cheese sandwich

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My mom recently had the flu. As she recovered, one of the things she wanted most was a grilled cheese sandwich. I know my own kids have often ordered grilled cheese sandwiches when we dine out at coffee shops. And just about every restaurant has grilled cheese sandwiches on their kids’ menu.

I have lots of ideas for spicing up your ordinary grilled cheese sandwich:

oAdd a slice of meat to your sandwich. Very often we add turkey. Other people will add a slice of ham or a slice of bologna. You can also add already cooked bacon or any other sausage. If you have a leftover slice of meatloaf, add it to your grilled cheese sandwich.

o Vary the types of cheese you use. Add a slice of Swiss cheese and a slice of cheddar cheese. Each cheese has its own distinctive flavor. You can also experiment with low-fat and fat-free cheeses. Use one slice of regular cheese and two slices of fat-free cheese. If you like spice, try some of the spicy cheeses. My daughter loves Monterey jack jalapeno cheese. We have also bought havarti cheese flavored with dill. Each of these cheeses brings a wonderful flavor to the sandwich.

oAdd sliced ​​tomatoes and other vegetables before grilling. I love putting turkey and tomato on my sandwiches. You can also add sliced ​​mushrooms and sliced ​​onions.

oAdd mustard to sandwich before grilling. The mustards add a wonderful tangy flavor. Try different flavors of mustard.

oKids love to dip grilled cheese sandwiches in ranch dressing and ketchup.

oAdd a little salsa and a slice of onion for a wonderful Mexican flavor.

oFor kids, add chips to the inside of the sandwich. My kids loved the crunch inside their sandwich. Try BBQ chips too for a tangy flavor inside the sandwich.

o Vary the bread you use. Rye bread tastes very different from sourdough bread. Try toasting an English muffin. Then add the cheese and tomato and put under the broiler. This is a wonderful variation on grilled cheese.

The next time you crave a grilled cheese sandwich, try some of these great meal ideas.

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