I was thrilled when I learned that I would get to cook my own food in my very own kitchen this semester. No meal plan, no cafeteria, endless opportunities. Visions of five star meals danced in my head. When I got here it was quite a different story. My dad is a brilliant chef and before I left, he gave his best efforts to teach me his ways. While I did pick up some things, nothing I've made could hold a candle to what he cooks on a daily basis.

My roommate and I have come up with quite a number of inventive meals to put it kindly. I once ate a plain baked potato for dinner. She once made a "quesadilla" by microwaving a tortilla and then putting slices of American cheese on it. Then I discovered something miraculous. I discovered the art of grilled cheese.

Now I know what you're thinking.

"Jackie, isn't grilled cheese just grilled bread with melted cheese on top of it? What can be so miraculous about that?"

That's where you're wrong.

Grilled cheese isn't "just" anything. It is a blank canvas waiting for you to pour your imagination onto it to create something beautiful. There are countless variations of breads and cheeses in the world and on top of that, you can put anything your heart desires in a grilled cheese. Here, I present to you the top ten variations of grilled cheese.

1. Mac and Cheese BBQ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese

Whoever discovered that macaroni and cheese would taste good sandwiched between more carbs should be given some sort of award.

2. Bacon Avocado and Egg Grilled Cheese

This is essentially just a glorified breakfast sandwich.

3. Asparagus Pesto Grilled Cheese

This one you can at least pretend is healthy for you.

4. Mushroom with Balsamic Caramelized Onions Grilled Cheese

5. Garlic Toast Spaghetti Grilled Cheese

I literally can not think of a single food that looks more inviting than this.

6. Ramen Grilled Cheese

The spinach is to make you feel better about eating what is more or less pure salt.

7. Blueberry Peanut Butter and Cream Cheese Grilled Cheese

The tastiest breakfast grilled cheese in existence.

8. Dark Chocolate Raspberry and Brie Grilled Cheese

9. French Toast Ice Cream Grilled Cheese

If this didn't make you tear up a little just looking at it, you are inhuman.

10. Apple and Rosemary Walnut Grilled Cheese

Last but not least, the apple and walnut grilled cheese, also known as "Autumn in sandwich form."