Most might think that a grilled cheese sandwich is a “kids” meal. But you can make it into an easy adult meal by adding some of your favorite ingredients.

To celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day (April 12th), take a look below of how to spice up your grilled cheese recipes.

• Turkey-Bacon-Avocado Grilled Cheese

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  4 slices of whole wheat or multigrain bread, 6 oz. of deli turkey breast, sliced, 1 ripe avocado, sliced, 2 slices of bacon, 4 oz. of pepper jack cheese, sliced, and 1 tbsp. of unsalted butter, softened.

• Caprese Chicken Grilled Cheese

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  2 tbsp. of extra-virgin olive oil, 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 tsp. of garlic powder, 1 tbsp. of Italian seasoning, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, 2 tbsp. of butter, 4 slices of sandwich bread, 2 cups of shredded mozzarella, 1 plum tomato, sliced, 6 fresh basil leaves, torn, and balsamic glaze, for serving.

• BLT Grilled Cheese

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  2 slices of bread, 4 slices of cheddar cheese, 1-2 slices of lacy swiss, 4 slices of cooked bacon, 2 slices of tomato, lettuce, and 1 tablespoon of butter.
• Beer Soaked Grilled Cheese

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  2 large eggs, 1 cup of lager beer, 1 tsp. of garlic powder, a pinch of cayenne, 4 slices of sourdough, 4 tbsp. of butter, 2 cups of shredded cheddar, and 6 slices of bacon.

• Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese

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  1/4 lb. of frozen chopped spinach, ½ 12oz. jar of quartered artichoke hearts, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, 2 tbsp. of grated parmesan, 2 tbsp. of mayonnaise, 1/8 tsp. of garlic powder, 1/8 tsp. of crushed red pepper (optional), 1/8 tsp. of salt, freshly cracked black pepper, 2 pieces of focaccia, and 2 tsp. of butter (optional).

• Breakfast Grilled Cheese

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  1 tbsp. of extra-virgin olive oil, 4 breakfast sausages, casings removed, 4 large eggs, 2 tbsp. of half-and-half, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, 2 tbsp. of chopped chives, 1 avocado, mashed, 4 slices of sourdough, 2/3 cups of shredded cheddar, and 2 tbsp. of butter, divided.

Check out some videos below for more ideas of how to add to a classic grilled cheese.

Roasted Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Short Rib Grilled Cheese & Ginger Tomato Soup

For directions and more grown-up grilled cheese recipes, take a look at delish.com and foodnetwork.com.

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