15 Of America's Most Outrageous Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Is there anything more delicious than a perfect grilled cheese? While a couple slices of American cheese on buttery toasted bread is perfect as it is, more and more restaurants and food trucks are getting super-creative and putting their own spins on the childhoos favorite. We're highlighted the most over-the-top versions of this classic sandwich.

America's Most Outrageous Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (Slideshow)

Traditionally, a grilled cheese consists of sliced bread, cheese, and butter, all toasted to gooey perfection in a pan or on a flattop. But these days, the sandwich has taken on more variations than ever imagined — from a grilled cheese stuffed with buttermilk fried chicken to sandwiches topped with mac and cheese, barbecued pork, and caramelized onions to a grilled cheese sandwiched between a glazed doughnut.

The widespread national food truck trend has had a notable impact on the grilled cheese world; there are a surprising number of mobile and brick-and-mortar operations dedicated solely to this cheesy creation. In fact, half of the sandwiches on this list come from stores and trucks serving only grilled cheeses.

Think we missed your favorite extreme grilled cheese sandwich? Leave a comment below with your picks of the craziest combinations in the country.  And the next time you decide to make a grilled cheese of your own, don't be afraid to get creative!

This article was originally published April 11, 2012.