Each year, National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day on April 12th recognizes one of the top comfort foods in the United States. Why wouldn’t it be when we’re talking about bread grilled to perfection, and warm, gooey, melted cheese. 

According to food historians, many cultures around the world have enjoyed cooked bread and cheese since ancient times. The United States modern version of the grilled cheese sandwich originated in the 1920s. As sliced bread and American cheese became easily available, Americans began making open-faced grilled cheese sandwiches. 

United States government cookbooks describe Navy cooks broiling “American cheese filling sandwiches” during World War II. 

Grilled cheese sandwiches are versatile thanks to the ability to mix and match cheeses, bread, and seasonings. Adding sauteed vegetables or herb-infused oils can elevate this simple comfort food to a whole other level.  

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• Monte Cristo Day
• National Sandwhich Day
• National Eat a Hoagie Day
• Jen’s Super Sandwich
• Easy Philly Cheesesteak
• National Sandwich Month
• Ultimate Family Sandwhich
• Chipolte Turkey Panini
• National French Dip Day
• National Cheesesteak Day
• Hot Pastami Sandwich Day
• National Cuban Sandwhich Day
• Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

HOW TO OBSERVE #GrilledCheeseSandwichDay

• Make your favorite version of a grilled cheese sandwich.
• Share the best cheeses to make grilled cheese. Do you use American cheese or do you prefer Swiss? What’s your favorite cheese?
• Serve it with your favorite soup and sides, too.
• Layer it and make a double-decker grilled cheese sandwich. Add ham or bacon for extra flavor and variety.
• Share with us all the ways you make grilled cheese sandwiches or try a new recipe.

• Families, take this day to the next level and make personalized sandwiches. Get creative with your grilled cheese by bringing out the cookie cutters. Imagine the fun the kids will have and everyone can make unique-shaped sandwiches. Don’t fret about the crusts because you can dip them in your favorite sauces or soups. Try adding ranch, siracha or a dill dip. How will you mix it up?
• My mom taught me that the best way to capture the gooey goodness is to butter both sides of your slices of bread.  3 slices of cheese, or my favorite 1/4 inch slab of Velveeta (best choice in my opinion), and make the outside golden brown.  To this day we still practice these methods…

• Use #GrilledCheeseSandwichDay to post on social media.