Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese
Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese is a comforting fusion sandwich combining the tangy, savory Sloppy Joe meat filling with melty cheddar cheese, grilled between thick, buttery toasted bread. Ready in under 30 minutes, this hearty and flavorful sandwich is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a satisfying snack that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Meat Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sandwich
- 8 slices thick sandwich bread
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, sliced or shredded
- Butter, for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare the Sloppy Joe Filling: Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart until browned. Add diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Let simmer until thickened and flavors meld, about 10 minutes.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Lay out bread slices and spread a generous layer of the warm Sloppy Joe mixture on one side of each slice. Top the meat filling with a hearty layer of cheddar cheese for a gooey melt.
- Grill to Perfection: Butter the outside of each bread slice and place the sandwich in a hot frying pan over medium heat. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese has melted into the filling.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the pan, let the sandwich rest for a minute to set, then slice carefully and serve warm.
Notes
- Use thick bread to hold the juicy filling and prevent sogginess.
- Do not overfill the sandwich to avoid collapse.
- Grill on medium-low heat to melt cheese without burning bread.
- Cheddar or a cheddar-mozzarella blend provides the best melt and flavor.
- Let sandwich rest briefly before slicing to prevent filling from spilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Sloppy Joe, Grilled Cheese, Comfort Food, Sandwich, Quick Meal, Family Friendly
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