Illinois’ Best Grilled Cheese Hacks—10 Toppings You Must Try

Grilled cheese sandwiches are already pretty perfect, but what if we told you they could be even better? With the right toppings, this classic comfort food can reach new levels of deliciousness you never knew existed.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Glow Ups

Is there anything more comforting than a grilled cheese sandwich? It’s golden, it’s melty, and it’s proof that the simplest things in life are often the best.

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We got into a discussion on the show about Harrison Ford's favorite 4-ingredient grilled cheese sandwich (wait till you see that 4th ingredient).

But what if we told you that Rockford’s grilled cheese enthusiasts have been out here taking this classic to the next level? We asked our Facebook community for their best grilled cheese upgrades, and they did not disappoint.

From unexpected flavor combos to downright genius additions, these glow-ups will have you running to the kitchen ASAP.

The People Have Spoken

Rockfordians take their grilled cheese seriously, and we respect that. The responses ranged from Oh yeah, that makes sense to Wait… you put WHAT in your grilled cheese? But hey, we’re here for all of it.

After sifting through the most mouthwatering suggestions, we compiled a list of the ten best grilled cheese toppings you need to try. Some are savory, some are sweet, and all of them will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about this humble sandwich.

I could put Everything Bagel seasoning on just about anything

That egg and cheese sandwich is a ham slice shy of Denny's Moon's Over My-Hammy.

Always GARLIC!!

I'm not sure how I feel about Mayo instead of butter. Nothing wrong with closing up an artery with both, right?

This is the kind of sandwich you make when you're going thru your fridge and just adding what looks and sounds good.

Always GARLIC +1!

Hey Krystal, your last name got me thinking about switching out the bread!

I've always liked a sweet and savory combo.

The flavor here is worth all the effort to make the sandwich I bet, Corinne!

Got More Ideas? Send ‘Em Over!

I personally swear by a grilled cheese with cheddar, pepper jack, bacon, and garlic, but now I might have to reconsider my loyalty. If your ultimate grilled cheese combo didn’t make the list, drop your favorite in the comments! Let’s keep the grilled cheese magic alive, one melty bite at a time.