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9 recipes to celebrate National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

WASHINGTON — Don’t know what to make for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack or elevenses on April 12, National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day? Problem solved.

And how about switching things up? Try using mayonnaise instead of butter to grill the sandwich. Some, , use mayo for. Others say “Hot mayo, really?”

However you prefer to make your grilled cheese, here are some ways to add some pizzazz to the gooey, warm and comforting grilled cheese sandwich.

Jam and Brie grilled cheese Jams, preserves and jellies are not just for peanut butter sandwiches anymore. Add sweetness to your grilled cheese with some jam. This recipe for just might hit the spot. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Sweet tomato jam grilled cheese Here’s another use of jam. This one uses tomatoes, rosemary, onions and vinegar. Find this adventurous recipe .  (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Really grilled cheese This uses flatbread and your grill.  (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Korean Gochujang grilled cheese For some , consider Gochujang — a thick, Korean chili paste made from chili peppers, rice, fermented soy beans and salt.  (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Ham and turkey grilled cheese For a hearty meal, this might hit the spot.  (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Grilled halloumi, apple and honey This elegant appetizer uses a panini press. It’s perfect for a light and refreshing snack. Find the recipe . (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Grilled pear and blue cheese on cinnamon raisin bread Keep the heat low and slow for and watch the cheese ooze out.  (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Grilled cheese with peanut butter Grilled cheese. Peanut butter. Yes. .  (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)

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Rainbow grilled cheese Move over rainbow bagel: Rainbow grilled cheese is here. This colorful, melted goodness went viral last year and customers flocked to , where it was sold. Here is a for this Instagram-worthy grilled cheese. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
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Abigail Constantino

Abigail Constantino started her journalism career writing for a local newspaper in Fairfax County, Virginia. She is a graduate of American University and The George Washington University.

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