Every week, the Greatist Team scours the web for tasty, trendy, and (mostly) healthy recipes to help open both minds and palates to the wonders of food. Tune in next Wednesday to see what else we have in store! Few meals top the combination of mounds of melted cheese and perfectly toasted bread that make up the beloved grilled cheese. Add avocado, bacon, caramelized onions, or extra Brie, and you’ve got what we like to call a mouthgasm. Before running to the nearest sandwich shop in hopes of finding your taste buds’ cheesy soul mate, consider this: Grilled cheese is one of the easiest (and cheapest!) sandwichesyou can make at home. And odds are you have the ingredients on hand. It’s also easy to transform the bread-and-cheese confections from simple to gourmet—meaning they’re ideal to entertain both kids and foodies. These nine grilled cheese recipes make you look like a Top Chef while leaving your savings account in tact. Stay cheesy, my friends.   1. Grilled Cheese with Gouda, Roasted Mushrooms, and Onions To anyone who says grilled cheese sandwiches aren’t healthy, simply respond, “I see your claim and raise you roasted veggies!” Made with more onions and mushrooms than cheese, this sandwich is pretty darn close to a health nut’s dream. It even tastes great with added greens like kale or Brussels sprouts. 2. Mediterranean Grilled Cheese Sure, Greek salads are delicious. But the flavors are even more delicious when melted between two pieces of sourdough bread. Loaded with vitamin-rich spinach, tomatoes, olives, red onions, and plenty of Feta cheese, this sandwich will leave both your heart and YOU happy. Literally! The Mediterranean diet can boost your mood. 3. Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese No, we’re not talking about the awesome ‘90s movie. (Though it’s absolutely worth watching.) But this recipe is full of fried green tomatoes. And pimento cheese. And bacon—if you’re looking to add extra protein and deliciousness. Just add two slices of rye, and you’re ready to rock.   4. Green Goddess Grilled Cheese There’s going green, then there’s eating green. While we’re fans of both, this grilled cheese found its way to our hearts with, well… cheese. But it’s also chock full of nutrients: Healthy fats in the avocado, iron from the kale, and assorted vitamins from the blend of fresh herbs. Though the recipe uses white bread, you can choose a whole-grain variety for extra fiber and flavor. 5. Balsamic Blueberry Grilled Cheese Full of antioxidants, fiber, and loads of vitamin C, blueberries are one super superfood. And while they might not seem like a natural fit for a grilled cheese, this recipe indicates otherwise. With your white cheese of choice (we suggest goat), a handful of greens, and plenty of berries, this sandwich just may be our favorite. Still craving grilled cheese? Head on over to Greatist for more yummy recipes.

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