Grilled cheese is a classic comfort food made by grilling or toasting slices of bread with melted cheese in between usually using butter on the outside for a crispy, golden crust. It’s beloved for its simple ingredients, crispy exterior, and gooey, melty interior.

Fun fact: The modern grilled cheese sandwich rose to popularity during the Great Depression and World War II when inexpensive sliced bread and processed cheese became widely available.

The Turkey Club sandwich is a stacked, triple-layer sandwich made with sliced turkey breast, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, all layered between three slices of toasted bread typically white or wheat. It's often cut into quarters and held together with toothpicks, sometimes garnished with a pickle.

Fun fact: The turkey club sandwich is one of the first "stacked" sandwiches in American history.

The Chicken Parmesan sandwich is a delicious, handheld version of the classic Italian-American dish Chicken Parmigiana.

Fun fact: The chicken parmesan sandwich is a delicious American invention inspired by Italian-American cuisine, but you won’t find it in traditional Italy.

The ham and cheese sandwich is a classic, no-frills favorite made with sliced ham and cheese placed between slices of bread, which can be toasted, grilled, or served cold. It's incredibly versatile, enjoyed as a simple lunchbox staple, a deli special, or even dressed up into a gourmet melt.

Fun fact: The world’s largest ham and cheese sandwich weighed over 6,900 pounds and was made in Mexico in 2004.

Though it’s often associated with New York Jewish delis, the origin of the Reuben is debated. One popular claim is that it was invented by Reuben Kulakofsky, a grocer in Omaha, Nebraska, in the 1920s. Another story credits Arnold Reuben, a New York deli owner, in the 1910s.

Fun fact: The Reuben was once voted “America’s best sandwich” in a national poll, beating out classics like the BLT and grilled cheese.

The Cuban sandwich is a pressed, hot sandwich made with Cuban bread, roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and yellow mustard. The sandwich is assembled, buttered on the outside, and then pressed in a plancha, until it's crispy on the outside and warm and melty on the inside.

Fun fact: The Cuban sandwich actually didn’t originate in Cuba. It was created by Cuban immigrants in Florida, especially around Tampa and Miami, in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The Cheesesteak sandwich is an iconic sandwich from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It features thinly sliced pieces of steak that are cooked on a griddle, then topped with melted cheese. It's traditionally served on a long hoagie roll.

Fun fact: The cheesesteak sandwich was born in Philadelphia in the 1930s, when a hot dog vendor named Pat Olivieri tossed some thinly sliced beef on his grill as a change of pace, and a passing cab driver loved it so much, the iconic sandwich was born.