Pilot, action hero, and—grilled cheese connoisseur. The man who brought us Indiana Jones and Han Solo has a surprisingly simple go-to sandwich, and it’s time we talk about it.

The Pride of Illinois

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Born in Chicago, Ford is undeniably the biggest movie star to come from Illinois. With a career spanning over 50 years, he’s been everything from a space smuggler to a fugitive to, more recently, a hilarious therapist in Shrinking on Apple TV (if you haven’t watched it yet, do yourself a favor).

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 26: Harrison Ford attends the premiere of Apple TV+'s "Shrinking" at Directors Guild Of America on January 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
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And just when we thought he might be slowing down, he’s set to play Red Hulk in Marvel’s upcoming Captain America: Brave New World. The man does not quit—and neither does his love for a good sandwich.

Harrison Ford’s 4-Ingredient Grilled Cheese

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(L-R) Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford attend the Captain America: Brave New World World Premiere at TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California on February 11, 2025. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
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Harrison’s grilled cheese isn’t your average diner-style melt. Before tweaking his diet, he frequently made this sandwich for his son, professional chef Ben Ford. The secret?

A surprising splash of Worcestershire sauce.

Here’s what you need:

  • Whole wheat bread
  • Sharp Cheddar cheese
  • Sliced tomato
  • Worcestershire sauce

That’s it. A little toasting, and a little melting. It's that savory Worcestershire sauce that could get me to stomach sweet, thinly sliced tomatoes that I normally avoid.

The Many Faces of Grilled Cheese

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Not into Worcestershire? No problem. Grilled cheese is endlessly customizable. Swap in sourdough, try smoked Gouda, and throw in some bacon (because bacon). Trust me

If Ford’s version is good enough for Hollywood royalty, it’s worth a try. Would you eat it? Yahoo! Life has more.

Let’s hear your grilled cheese takes.

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