Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese
Savor the perfect blend of comfort foods with this Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese. Featuring a sweet and tangy ground beef mixture layered between melty cheddar and crispy bread, this sandwich is an easy-to-make delight for any occasion. Whether it’s game night or a cozy dinner at home, each bite promises a satisfying explosion of flavors that will leave you wanting more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices sourdough or Texas toast bread
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with chopped onion until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and heat through.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing shredded cheese on one slice of bread, topping it with the Sloppy Joe mixture, and adding more cheese before capping it with another slice of bread.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Grill the sandwich until golden brown on one side (about three minutes), then flip to grill the other side until crispy (about three minutes).
- Slice diagonally and serve warm with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or plant-based options for a lighter version. Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack for a spicy twist or add sautéed peppers for extra flavor.