The Best Cheeses for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

It’s no secret that Brie is best served warm and melty, and in this recipe from Tyler Florence uses decadent, melted Brie as his secret weapon in a mouth-watering grilled-cheese turkey sandwich, paired with the complementary flavour of sweet apple butter.

Best known for its starring role in French onion soup or classic fondue, this richly flavoured, semi-soft cheese lends itself well to heat. It also pairs well with sweet or salty foods, like this gooey stuffed French toast.

We all know mozzarella is pizza’s best friend, so believe us when we say it’s just as satisfying when melted between two slices of fresh grilled bread. This gourmet grilled cheese pairs mozzarella with cream cheese, scallions, veggies and homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning!

This neutral cheese has a slight nuttiness and adds lots of texture to anything from sandwiches to burgers to omelets. Try it paired with salami and crispy fried potatoes on thick Texas-style bread.

The star of many sandwiches, the rich, nutty flavour of provolone helps it stand up well to other bold flavours. Here, Ree Drummond pairs provolone with cheddar, poblano chiles, red onion, tomato, mayo and Dijon, sandwiched between two slices of buttery marbled rye.

Soft cheeses tend to be less favourable when it comes to grilled cheese, but goat’s creaminess and bold flavour provides a taste sensation like no other. Leave it to Bobby Flay to go one step further with his grown-up grilled cheese that also layers in decadent Brie and thick-cut crispy bacon.

A softer cheese with a mild flavour, Monterey Jack is a tasty alternative to cheddar. Typically used in a chile relleno, roasted poblanos and mushrooms are layered between two slices of Jack in this Mexican-inspired sandwich.