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Grilled Cheese Sandwiches: An Appreciation

By Cynthia Dea
April 10, 2015
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April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Day and April is Grilled Cheese Month -- that's a lot of love for what's basically just toasted bread and cheese. We fully understand the obsession though, as we find ourselves fixating on the different combinations of meltable cheeses to pair with different types of bread. Butter or olive oil? Then there are the additional fillings to consider!

Click on the caption for the recipes. And tell us, what goes in your favorite grilled cheese sandwich?

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Tips for making the perfect grilled cheese

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Asparagus Melt

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Fancy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Gruyere and Chives

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Grilled Brie Sandwiches with Arugula, Apple, and Honey

Simply Elegant Grilled Cheese

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Mascarpone, Gorgonzola and Pear

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Is There A Jewish Grilled Cheese?

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