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Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese combines the classic comfort of a grilled cheese sandwich with the savory flavors of sloppy joe mix, all nestled between buttery, golden-toasted bread. Perfect for a quick lunch or a fun dinner, this recipe is simple, filling, and packed with cheesy, meaty goodness.

Ingredients

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  • Bread & Butter

  • 4 slices Bread (Texas toast recommended)
  • 5 tablespoons Butter, divided

  • Filling

  • 1/2 cup Sloppy joe mix, prepared (homemade or canned such as Manwich)
  • 1/4 cup Colby-Jack cheese, shredded (or Monterey Jack, Provolone, American, Brie, or sharp cheddar)

Instructions

  1. Butter the Bread: Generously butter one side of each piece of bread using 1 tablespoon of butter per side. This ensures a crispy and golden finish when grilled.
  2. Assemble the Sandwich: Place 1/4 cup of prepared sloppy joe mix on the plain (unbuttered) side of one slice of bread, ensuring the buttered side faces out. Sprinkle 1/8 cup of shredded cheese on top of the sloppy joe mix. Cover with a second slice of bread, again making sure the buttered side is on the outside. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make two sandwiches.
  3. Heat the Skillet: Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the skillet to prepare for grilling.
  4. Grill the Sandwiches: Place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet. Grill each sandwich until the bread is lightly browned and crispy on each side, about 2–3 minutes per side, taking care not to burn and pressing lightly as needed.
  5. Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and serve immediately, while the cheese is melted and the bread is golden.

Notes

  • Bread: Texas toast provides an especially satisfying bite and better texture for grilled cheese sandwiches.
  • Cheese: Use cheeses that melt well, such as Monterey Jack, Provolone, American cheese, Brie, or sharp cheddar for different flavors.
  • For Crispy, Golden Toast: Butter or mayonnaise on the outside is essential for a perfectly golden exterior.
  • Sandwich Variations: Try filling with Buffalo Chicken Dip, Hoagie Dip, or even sloppy steak instead of sloppy joe mix for delicious variations.
  • Quick Shortcut: Use canned Manwich chili sauce instead of making homemade sloppy joe mix to save time.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 770mg
  • Fat: 29g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/sloppy-joe-grilled-cheese-recipe/