Get ready to transform your ordinary grilled cheese into a mouthwatering flavor explosion that will make your taste buds dance! 🧀🔥 These Sloppy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food mashup that combines the classic cheesy goodness of a grilled cheese with the hearty, messy deliciousness of sloppy joe filling. Perfect for those nights when you want something quick, indulgent, and absolutely irresistible, this recipe will become your new go-to comfort meal that'll have everyone at the table begging for seconds!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup sloppy joe mix
- Butter for grilling
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: 4 slices of bread, 2 cups of shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice), 1 cup of sloppy joe mix, and butter for grilling.
- Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- While the pan is heating, butter one side of each slice of bread generously. This will help achieve a golden-brown crust.
- Once the pan is hot, place two slices of bread, buttered side down, onto the skillet.
- Evenly distribute 1 cup of the sloppy joe mix over the two slices of bread in the skillet.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheese evenly over the sloppy joe mix, covering it well.
- Top with the remaining two slices of bread, buttered side up, to create a sandwich.
- Cook the sandwiches for about 3-4 minutes or until the bottom slices are golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
- Carefully flip the sandwiches using a spatula, being cautious not to spill the filling.
- Cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until it is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Once both sides are nicely browned and the cheese is gooey, remove the sandwiches from the skillet.
- Allow the sandwiches to cool for a minute before slicing them in half for easier handling.
- Serve immediately, enjoying the gooey, sloppy goodness of your Sloppy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches!
Tips
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned cast-iron pan to prevent sticking and ensure an even golden-brown crust.
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easier spreading and more even coating on the bread.
- Use a blend of cheeses for extra flavor complexity - try mixing cheddar with monterey jack or pepper jack for a kick.
- Keep the heat at medium to prevent burning while allowing the cheese to melt completely.
- Press down gently with a spatula while cooking to help the sandwich hold together and create a crispy exterior.
- Let the sandwich rest for a minute after cooking to allow the cheese to set slightly, making it easier to cut and eat.
- For extra indulgence, serve with a side of pickles or a small salad to balance the richness of the sandwich.
- If you have leftover sloppy joe mix, it can be stored in the refrigerator for future sandwiches or used as a topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 550kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 90mg
