Grilled cheese is considered by many to be the perfect sandwich. There is no need to get classy with it, you need only a few ingredients, and even if you mess it up, the chances are that it will still taste good.
Now, they often say you shouldn’t mess with the winning formula. But why not? It can’t hurt, right? As a matter of fact, messing with the grilled cheese formula might make it even better. Don’t believe us? Well, try adding more stuff to it and see what happens.
Pickles
It might sound outrageous, but it is just the thing your grilled cheese sandwich needs. The saltiness and acidity of the pickles with give a kick to the grilled cheese that will make it an even more irresistible construction.
Bacon
Crispy bacon in a grilled cheese sandwich should be banned. Why, you ask? Because it is so good that you won’t be able to stop eating it.
Jelly
If you have some jelly in your fridge, now it’s time to use it. Simply spread some jelly on one or both slices of bread before adding cheese. Then proceed with your usual grilled cheese-making technique. The jelly will complement the cheese perfectly. You can even add some ham to the equation to make it Monte Cristo.
Ham
Speaking about ham, there is hardly a better thing to add to grilled cheese than ham. You will get the desired grilled cheese experience but with some added substance. You can also use all other cold cuts, and you will hardly go wrong.
