What to Eat with Grilled Cheese - 30 Tasty Sides

Tasty and simple grilled-cheese sandwiches are one of the ultimate comfort foods. Here are 30 easy sides for grilled cheese!

A grilled cheese sandwich is a crunchy and savory snack that offers the gooey goodness of melted cheese in every bite. The soft and chewy texture of the grilled cheese is complemented with the crispness of the golden brown bread, toasted just right. It ranks right up there with a good slice of pizza, in my humble opinion!

Grilled cheese is one of the most popular sandwiches as it is undeniably easy to prepare. You just need two ingredients that are likely readily available in your kitchen - cheese and bread. The most common type of cheese to use for grilled cheese sandwiches is either a combination of medium cheddar cheese, gouda, and Havarti cheeses or even just one type of it.

A grilled cheese sandwich is definitely something that you wouldn’t get enough of. This sandwich is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, especially during cold weather. But eating this cheesy meal multiple times on its own can eventually be boring. 

The good thing is that a grilled cheese recipe is versatile and can be paired with a lot of side dishes. This doesn’t mean that you can just pair it with anything. Since grilled cheese already has its savory and creamy taste, it is best paired with light and fresh dishes like a bowl of soup, some favorite fruits, a simple green salad or even just a dill pickle! If you are having a hard time choosing the right dish to serve with grilled cheese, here are some recipe ideas on what to eat with grilled cheese.

🍳 30 Sides for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Dill Potato Salad

This Creamy Potato Salad with Fresh Dill is packed with flavor and makes the perfect BBQ side dish, picnic fare or potluck take-a-long. This deliciousness can be made vegetarian or vegan and is naturally gluten-free.

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Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Lime Mayo - Calm Eats

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How to Make an Everyday Rainbow Salad - Running on Real Food

Learn how to build a healthy, everyday rainbow salad to help maximize the different nutrients you’re getting on a daily basis.

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Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta Fries (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Incredibly quick and easy 5-Ingredient Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness!

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Best Simple Tossed Green Salad - Little Sunny Kitchen

This is the best simple tossed green salad that goes so well with any meal! Fresh dressed greens with a simple vinaigrette.

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Sweet Potato Soup (Instant Pot + Stovetop)

A super simple yet flavorful and creamy Sweet Potato Soup for the Instant Pot or stovetop. Vegan and gluten-free.

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Pickled Avocado (aka How to Preserve Avocados!) - Urban Farmie

Quick pickled avocados that will change your life. Great way to preserve avocados that comes together with just 10 minutes of active work!

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe (Panera Copycat)

This Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup copycat recipe is easy to make in the Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker. It’s made with simple ingredients and is quick, budget-friendly and delightfully cheesy. Stovetop instructions included.

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Spicy Pickled Onions

Super easy and flavorful Spicy Pickled Onions make a great addition to your favorite dishes! Naturally gluten-free and vegan. Refined sugar-free, too!

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4-Ingredient Muffin Pan Potatoes {With a How-To Video} - Foolproof Living

These muffin-pan potatoes are stupid easy to make yet so impressive served as a side dish or as an appetizer for a party. Ready in less than 40 minutes, these stacked potato slices are my go-to recipe when I am trying to impress.

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Roasted Purple Cauliflower Salad - Little Sunny Kitchen

Healthy and refreshing roasted purple cauliflower salad with zesty lemon garlic dressing. This salad is so versatile and easy to put together

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Beet and Apple Slaw - Running on Real Food

This sweet and tangy, raw beet slaw with apples, onion, and cabbage is easy to make in 15 minutes and is perfect as a healthy side salad or topping for burgers, hot dogs, tacos, buddha bowls and more.

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Easy Tomato Soup Recipe - Salt and Lavender

This easy tomato soup recipe is hearty, flavorful, and fast! This recipe uses canned tomatoes, so it requires minimal effort.

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Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

A super simple and easy to make Mediterranean Cucumber Salad that is packed with cucumber, olives, onion, bell pepper, chickpeas, fresh herbs and an utterly delicious homemade dressing! Gluten-free and vegan.

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Simple Roasted Root Vegetables - Calm Eats

These simple roasted root vegetables make for a perfect side dish, work beautifully over salad or dipped in a spicy chipotle lime mayo.

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Spicy Kale Chips Recipe - Peas and Crayons Blog

These Spicy Kale Chips are always devoured fast! They’re crazy easy and totally tasty with my trick for ultra-crispy kale chips! Vegetarian + Vegan

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Refrigerator Pickles

These quick and easy refrigerator pickles are super simple to make, healthy and satisfying, and filled to the brim with rich, spicy flavors! Gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free, too!

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Creamy Vegan Potato Soup

This creamy Potato Soup can be made in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop for ease and convenience! Make it vegan or vegetarian. Naturally gluten-free. This delicious recipe can also be found in my cookbook The Vegetarian Family Cookbook.

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Best Coleslaw Recipe (With Easy Homemade Dressing!) - Little Sunny Kitchen

A classic coleslaw recipe with creamy dressing made in just 10 minutes! This creamy coleslaw is a great side dish that’s very easy to make.

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Vegan Instant Pot Mexican White Bean Soup (+ Stovetop Instructions)

This comforting and heart-warming White Bean Soup is packed with flavorful Mexican spices for a truly delicious vegan soup recipe that is healthy, easy to make and can be made with soaked or unsoaked dry white beans! Both Instant Pot pressure cooker and stovetop instructions are included for this spicy, smoky, keto friendly soup!

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Baked Butternut Squash Fries - Peas and Crayons

These Baked Butternut Squash Fries give traditional french fries a run for their money! Great with ketchup, sriracha, or smothered in cheese! Vegetarian

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Mexican Tomato Salad with Black Beans, Corn, and Avocado - Calm Eats

A delicious, fresh, and filling Mexican Tomato Salad with Black Beans, Corn, and Avocado that makes for a perfect summer salad or side dish.

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Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe - Peas and Crayons Blog

These Easy Deviled Eggs are always a crowd favorite, and for good reason too! They’re fast, flavorful, easy to make, & even easier to EAT!

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Avocado Kale Salad with Creamy Basil Dressing - Running on Real Food

Try this hearty, filling vegan salad with steamed broccoli, kale, avocado, peppers, zucchini, and a delicious creamy almond basil dressing.

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Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup - Peas and Crayons

We love making this cozy + creamy roasted cauliflower soup. Roasting the veggies makes them over-the-top flavorful with a creamy potaot soup vibe. YUM!

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Creamy Cucumber Salad - Foolproof Living

Recipe for a healthier Creamy Cucumber Salad made with crispy cucumbers and fresh dill and mixed in with homemade garlic-yogurt dressing with tips and tricks on how to prevent soggy yogurt dressing. This salad is simply perfect for any of your potluck, picnic, and barbecue parties.

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Strawberry Peach Fruit Salad Salsa - Peas and Crayons

This Strawberry Peach Fruit Salad Salsa can be enjoyed as a tasty fruit salad, a delicious topping for main dishes. Peaches, strawberries..

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Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup Recipe - Little Sunny Kitchen

Roasted Carrot Soup is a sweet, savory, and silky smooth soup that is vegan and gluten free too! This simple and delicious soup is ready in under an hour, and so tasty.

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Easy Pickled Cabbage Recipe

Learn how to make quick and easy pickled cabbage recipe in this informative post! Pickled cabbage can add a dash of crunch and tang to a variety of dishes, making it a wonderful condiment to have on hand in the refrigerator.

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Rosemary Lemon Roasted Potatoes - Running on Real Food

Perfectly seasoned with rosemary and lemon, these crispy lemon roasted potatoes are packed with flavour and always a hit!

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