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Upgrade Your Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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A kid favorite with grown-up flavor: It’s the ooey, gooey, new-y way to enjoy a classic.

Classic Grilled Cheese

This sandwich is a classic on its own (try any kind of cheese you like) or partnered with ham or bacon, tomatoes or apples, herbs or chutneys.

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