Description
A delicious and comforting Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese sandwich combining savory sloppy joe mix with melted cheese, sandwiched between buttery toasted bread. This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
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 extra thick and crispy bread, but any sandwich bread works well.
- You can substitute the cheese with your favorite melting cheese such as Provolone, American, or sharp cheddar.
- Adjust the amount of sloppy joe mix depending on how meaty you want your sandwich.
- Grilling on medium heat is important to ensure the bread crisps without burning and the cheese melts perfectly.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
