Description
This Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese recipe combines the savory, saucy goodness of sloppy joe filling with melty Colby-Jack cheese sandwiched between buttery, crispy Texas toast. It’s a quick and satisfying twist on classic grilled cheese, perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner that comes together in just 11 minutes.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and serve immediately, while the cheese is melted and the bread is golden.
Notes
- Use Texas toast or thick sliced bread for the best texture and to hold the filling well.
- Adjust the amount of sloppy joe mix and cheese according to your preference for filling-to-bread ratio.
- If using canned sloppy joe mix, drain excess liquid if too watery to prevent soggy bread.
- Substitute Colby-Jack cheese with other melty cheeses like Provolone, Brie, or sharp cheddar for different flavor profiles.
- Cook the sandwiches on medium to medium-high heat to allow the cheese to melt properly without burning the bread.
