Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese
Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory ground beef, sweet onions, and gooey cheddar cheese between crispy, buttery bread. This delightful sandwich brings back fond childhood memories with every bite, making it perfect for cozy dinners or casual gatherings. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite that pleases everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices thick bread
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Butter for grilling
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat and add chopped onion; sauté until softened.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, layer cheddar cheese and spoon on Sloppy Joe mixture.
- Top with another slice of bread (butter side out) and grill in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve hot with pickles or potato chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms. Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack for added spice. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in a skillet for best results.