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Celebrating the Comfort Food Culture with Borden® Cheese

As National Grilled Cheese Day approaches on April 12, Borden® Cheese is set to make a splash in the culinary world with its announcement of the first-ever Grilled Cheese of the Year. This year, Borden aims to elevate this beloved comfort food to cultural icon status, with plenty of gooey goodness to delight fans nationwide. The excitement surrounding grilled cheese sandwiches is palpable, as recent statistics reveal that Americans consumed approximately 2.4 billion grilled cheese sandwiches at home in the year ending February 2025. It's clear that grilled cheese is indeed a staple, uniting families across dining tables!

Revealing the Grilled Cheese of the Year

Introducing the Protein Powerhouse, which is proudly named the 2026 Grilled Cheese of the Year. This sandwich features a delightful blend of Borden® Mild Cheddar and Borden® Mozzarella Melts, alongside tender sliced chicken breast and a zesty Greek yogurt power sauce, all perfectly nestled between crispy golden bread. With an impressive 40 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber, this sandwich showcases that comfort food can indeed be nutritious without sacrificing flavor.

Jenny Mehlman, Senior Director of Marketing, in the Cheese and Taste Flavors department at Dairy Farmers of America, has expressed her enthusiasm for the Protein Powerhouse, highlighting its ability to deliver a rich, indulgent taste while also offering a healthful boost. She stated, _“We're setting a new bar for the ultimate comfort food by proving that the most indulgent, mouth-watering melt can also be a nutritional powerhouse.”_

The Classic Favorite

Borden Cheese didn't just stop with the Protein Powerhouse; they also launched a nationwide search for “America's Favorite Grilled Cheese,” where over 20,000 fans participated in the vote. The overwhelming favorite was none other than the Classic Grilled Cheese, a nostalgic recipe combining Borden® Extra Sharp Melts and Borden® American Singles on buttery white bread. This variant is adored for its simplicity and comfort, offering a delightful taste of tradition.

A Year-Long Celebration of Cheese

With the announcement of these exciting favorites, Borden Cheese is kicking off a year-long celebration of all things grilled cheese. They will continue to inspire creativity in kitchens across America with new recipes and collaborations. In Mehlman’s words, _“Whether you’re a purist craving the velvety texture of The Classic or a trend-seeker after the massive, double-cheese stretch of our Grilled Cheese of the Year, Borden makes every melt-in-your-mouth moment brighter.”_

As we approach National Grilled Cheese Day, fans of Borden can look forward to numerous recipe drops focused on maximizing the grilled cheese experience in fun and innovative ways. Those eager to try their hand at these mouthwatering recipes can visit BordenCheese.com/grilled-cheese-day for detailed instructions on making the Protein Powerhouse and the Classic, in addition to other delightful inspirations.

Don't forget to follow @borden_cheese on Instagram for continued cheese-related inspiration and share your own cheesy creations!

About Borden® Cheese

For generations, Borden® Cheese has been committed to crafting high-quality, delicious cheese that families can enjoy together. Using real milk and supported by American dairy farm families, Borden® Cheese offers a variety of products that make everyday moments brighter. You can find Borden cheese in the refrigerated dairy aisle and pasta aisle at retailers nationwide. Remember, family meals are always better with Borden!