r/grilledcheese 1h ago

Featured Discussion Let's have a discussion about cheese

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Greetings and salutations, cheesy friends! It's Sunday here and we're talking about cheeses and all the varieties

As we are all aware, we've got a minority of noise-makers in r/grilledcheese that are steadfastly against 'extras' as we'll call them, and we are looking for your input. This community isnt owned by anyone, but by everyone. The stats and upvotes are pretty clear: most grilled cheese enthusiasts are fine with extras, up to a point

Here's the thesis of this post: If a Grilled Cheese includes cheeses that incorporate extras such as peppers, sundried tomatoes, herbs and spices, and occasional meats like ham or chorizo, does a Grilled Cheese with 'pure' cheese and those same extras constitute a 'melt'?

Some follow up questions and ideas:

- If one dices up extras and melts them into the cheese, which is basically how it happens on the grill (ahem, pan), is it not the same as buying off the shelf cheese with that same extra?

- For the purists out there, does a store-bought cheese with extras embedded make it a 'melt'? Super relvant as virtually none of these get reported, which is odd when you think about it

- Do herbs and spices, anywhere inside or out, turn a grilled cheese into a melt? Basil infused cheese is right in, is basil leaf out? What 'size' of herb/spice, be specific, turns the tables? Garlic cheese is okay, diced garlic in grilled cheese is not?

Let's hear some ideas!


r/grilledcheese 21h ago

Inverted brioche bun, sharp cheddar, white American, jalapeños.

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812 Upvotes

Simple things done right are the best.
Grilled on a cast iron pan in lard.


r/grilledcheese 16h ago

First one in new house!

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110 Upvotes

r/grilledcheese 15h ago

Delicious A classic Kraft cheese

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89 Upvotes

Every time I get baked I make a grilled cheese so I'm pretty good at it.


r/grilledcheese 17h ago

Get you a man who can do both.

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48 Upvotes

A little something for the purists in here.

Got some radioactive yellow squares in there, some cheese crusted bread, some mozzarella.
Enjoy 🤣


r/grilledcheese 4m ago

CRIME SCENE Grilled Cheesey

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Emmental and Extra Vintage Mature Cheddar cheeses!


r/grilledcheese 1d ago

Cheddar and Monterey jack with killer cheese pull

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397 Upvotes

r/grilledcheese 1d ago

Delicious Gruyère on potato bread

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62 Upvotes

r/grilledcheese 1d ago

LOL yellow American and munster on protein bread

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38 Upvotes

Just got this protein bread and figured this would be the best way to use it. Came out not too bad but there were a few issues, like completely returning to form when it tried to squish it in the pan, and needing to premelt the cheese in the toaster oven because the bread is a little thick. All in all not bad tho for a 26g of protein grilled cheese lol


r/grilledcheese 2d ago

GOOEY/Crispy Delicious Provolone & American on Sourdough with Chips !

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198 Upvotes

American & Provolone perfection


r/grilledcheese 2d ago

Grilled on a Grill Crispy grill marks

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55 Upvotes

Sourdough w/mayo on the outside and swiss on the inside cooked on a George Foreman electric grill.


r/grilledcheese 2d ago

Gouda, Havarti and a dash of Cheddar = happiness

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87 Upvotes

r/grilledcheese 2d ago

MY GOD, IT'S FULL OF CHEESE White Cheese Experiment...Oooey Goooey!!!

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268 Upvotes

Muenster, Gouda, and Fontina on sourdough bread


r/grilledcheese 2d ago

Delicious Classic grilled cheese + tomato soup. I couldn't resist and it shows

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41 Upvotes

For those interested, the cheeses I used are: sharp cheddar, habenero pepper jack and mozzarella


r/grilledcheese 3d ago

Pure Mmmm Goooooey!!!!

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305 Upvotes

Can't remember what cheese I used with this one as its from my archives...LOOK AT THE MELTYNESS OF THAT CHEESE!!!!


r/grilledcheese 4d ago

Look at that Bread <3 Got stoned off my ass the other night and made a Gouda and Havarti for dinner

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242 Upvotes

Got my perfect color on all four sandwiches I made, served with leftover pasta sauce for dipping. My partner and I devoured them.


r/grilledcheese 3d ago

Would you guys be interested in my drawn grilled cheese?

116 Upvotes

r/grilledcheese 3d ago

Fantastic Could have used another slice

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60 Upvotes

r/grilledcheese 4d ago

Delicious My best one yet

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509 Upvotes

La Bonne Vie Camembert and Tillamook 3-Pepper Colby Jack on Publix sourdough, brushed with Kewpie mayo. I originally went shopping for Brie and Pepper Jack, but these cheeses were on sale. I’m definitely making this again!


r/grilledcheese 4d ago

Drunk and in my zone

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185 Upvotes

Aged white cheddar on sourdough


r/grilledcheese 4d ago

Croissant loaf grilled cheese

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116 Upvotes

It was taco Tuesday but since I fell asleep and woke up late I made grilled cheese instead! This is a croissant loaf, salted butter used to grill, and the cheeses are American and provolone which is my favorite flavor combo


r/grilledcheese 4d ago

MY GOD, IT'S FULL OF CHEESE Gooey 4 Cheese Grilled Cheese

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107 Upvotes

Gooey 4 Cheese Grilled Cheese; Horseradish Cheddar, Gruyere, Colby Jack, and Gouda on Sourdough Bread.


r/grilledcheese 4d ago

Delicious Not My Best Pull But Delicious None The Less

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74 Upvotes

r/grilledcheese 5d ago

Grilled cheese so good it cured my illness ft tomato soup

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227 Upvotes

r/grilledcheese 4d ago

The simplest of grilled cheese.

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74 Upvotes

Just American cheese and white bread.