Grilled Cheese with Sloppy Joe

grilledcheesesloppyjoe This grilled cheese sloppy joe recipe is mouthwatering from start to finish and takes a plain grilled cheese sandwich to the next level. Every bite has perfectly toasted bread, gooey melted cheese, and delicious sloppy joe meat.

Sloppy Joe Meat
8 slices bread
8 slices mild cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp. butter, softened

Heat a skillet over medium heat.

Lightly butter bread and put one slice in the pan, butter side down. Add cheese.

Allow the cheese to melt slightly and spoon on the sloppy joe meat. Top with cheese and another slice of bread, butter side up.

Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for an additional 2 -3 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.

Makes 4 servings.

Cook's Notes:

It's hard to beat homemade Sloppy Joe meat, and this recipe tastes great with leftovers. Save time by making a big batch of Sloppy Joe meat, freezing it, and using leftovers to make these sandwiches.
If you find that your meat mixture keeps falling out of your sandwich, try melting your cheese more before adding your filling. Melting the cheese will help the whole sandwich stick together. And if you still have too much mess, try adding less filling or more cheese.
How do I keep my filling from falling out of the sandwich? If you find your filling is falling out of the sandwich, try letting the cheese melt a bit before adding the meat. It will help keep the sandwich stuck together better.
Can I store leftovers of these sandwiches? This delicious sandwich is best made fresh. The bread will get too soggy from the Sloppy Joe sauce if you try to keep it. If you have premade meat, these sandwiches are quick and easy to whip up.
What is the best bread for these sandwiches? This sloppy joe grilled cheese recipe is best with a thick bread to be able to stand up well to the Sloppy Joe sauce. Texas toast, thick-sliced sourdough, or French bread would all be delicious.