"But Tasting Table," no-fun fundamentalist gourmands cry, "Is an open-faced grilled cheese sandwich even a grilled cheese? Wouldn't that just make it a regular cheese toast?" The answer to that limiting question can be found in the breadth of your imagination.

Nothing beats a classic grilled cheese, with crispy, buttery bread and a gooey, melt-in-your-mouth interior. A grilled cheese, however, presents the perfect blank canvas for a slew of variations, whether you dress yours up with Worcestershire sauce or incorporate a few slices of tomato.

Is there anything more nostalgic than a warm and gooey grilled cheese sandwich? Try elevating the classic staple with this one extra seasoning step.

The best thing about a grilled cheese is how it serves as a blank canvas for whatever you're craving. This unexpected combo will be sure to delight.

This cheese could double as a stand-invisually, at leastfor cheddar, considered the best cheese for grilled cheese. It’s a similar yellow-gold hue, and also a cow’s-