Cheese paired with any dish – from burgers, and pizzas to pastas and sandwiches – tastes heavenly. A grilled cheese sandwich is the best way to calm the hunger pangs that hit at any hour of the day. The perfectly grilled bread with butter and gooey cheese oozing between the bread slices is a quick, filling snack, not to mention comforting. For this writer, a grilled cheese sandwich is a go-to when she wishes for a break from mundane meals.

 
  
The taste of a grilled cheese sandwich is elevated when paired with flavourful dips and other stuffings. One can never run out of ideas to experiment with a classic grilled cheese sandwich. As April 12 is marked as National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, Mid-day.com invited chefs to share innovative recipes that bring a delicious twist to the classic grilled cheese sandwich.  
  
Let’s dig in!  
  
Truffled Mushroom and Fontina Grilled Cheese Sandwich 
This recipe takes inspiration from Italian cuisine, known for its rich flavours and high-quality ingredients, to elevate the humble grilled cheese into a gourmet experience. Chef Ravish Mukhri, Ditas, Lower Parel, tells Mid-day.com, “This recipe is shared to inspire home cooks to explore the depths of Italian cuisine within the framework of a beloved comfort food. The use of truffle and Fontina cheese brings a luxurious element to the sandwich, showcasing how simple ingredients can be transformed into an exquisite dish.”  
  
Ingredients: 
Ciabatta or sourdough bread - 4 slices 
Fontina cheese (grated) - 200 gm 
Mixed wild mushrooms (porcini, shiitake, and cremini) - 250 gm 
Truffle oil: 2 tbsp
Fresh thyme leaves (chopped) - 1 tbsp 
Butter - 2 tbsp 
Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves 
Olive oil - 1 tbsp 
Salt to taste 
Pepper to taste