Description
This Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese recipe is a delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring a savory sloppy joe filling sandwiched between buttery, crispy Texas toast slices and melted Colby-Jack cheese. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this recipe combines the comforting flavors of sloppy joe mix with the richness of melted cheese, grilled to golden perfection on the stovetop.
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 for a thicker, crunchier grilled cheese experience.
- Adjust the amount of sloppy joe mix and cheese to your preference.
- To prevent burning, keep an eye on the sandwich as it grills and adjust heat if necessary.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese like Monterey Jack, Provolone, American, Brie, or sharp cheddar according to taste.
- Serve with a side of pickles or chips for a complete meal.
