April is National Grilled Cheese Month, and nothing feels as comforting as a grilled cheese sandwich. It takes me back to the comforts of childhood so much that I can still smell it on my mom’s stove cooking. Funny thing is, I haven’t had a traditional grilled cheese like my mom used to make it in forever. Back then it was Kraft American cheese on buttered white bread, often served on the side of a hot bowl of Campbell’s tomato soup.

As comforting as that memory is, these days I’m likely to use whole wheat or rye bread with sharp cheddar, Swiss or some combination of varietal cheeses. The grilled cheese sandwich has come a long way including a variety of toppings to be added. This little roundup of grown-up grilled cheese will make your mouth water.

If you’re a fan of the grown-up grilled cheese, share your favorite in the comments!

Garlicky Ham and Swiss – If you’re not picnicking in France anytime soon, this will make you feel like you’re there.

Blue Cheese and Smashed Avocado and Roasted Tomato Grilled Cheese – These are a few of my favorite things! Put this on some earthy whole grain bread and wow, what a mouthful!

Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese – This almost qualifies as not grilled cheese, but it sounds fantastic! I love to make pulled pork and this is a nice twist!

Bacon Jalapeno and Monterey Jack – For you bacon and spice lovers, this sounds delish.

Grilled Cheese Kebabs – My final pick is something completely different. Grown-up grilled cheese deconstructed?