Grilled Cheese Champs

grilled mac and cheese pulled pork sandwich

In honor of National Grilled Cheese Month and Los Angeles' annual Grilled Cheese Invitational (taking place Saturday April 23), we're diving into the cheesy world of previous Invitational winners. This year's event will draw more than 200 competitors, all hoping to take home the grilled cheese title in one of three categories: classic, freestyle and dessert.

From savory to sweet, each of these award-winning sandwiches pack a flavor punch:

Three-Cheese Grilled Cheese by Mathew Michaud

Grilled Pound Cake with Mascarpone by Robert Atallah, Jr.

Which one will you try first? Tell us in the comments below.

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