How to Make Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joes are a delightful twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich. This recipe takes the beloved combination of ground beef, onions, and ketchup and elevates it to a whole new level by adding gooey, melted cheese and crispy grilled bread. The result is a hearty and indulgent meal that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

One of the best things about this recipe is its simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients and a hot skillet, you can have a delicious and c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
  • 2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
  • ½ cup salted butter, softened, or as needed
  • 16 slices bread
  • 16 slices American cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 sandwiches

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and minced in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add chili sauce and brown sugar. Rinse chili sauce jar with water to get the remnants of the sauce; add to the beef mixture. Stir, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Butter one side of 2 slices of bread. Place one slice, butter-side down, in a new skillet over medium heat. Layer with 1 slice of American cheese, a scoop of Sloppy Joe mixture, another slice of cheese, and the second piece of bread, butter-side up. Cook until sandwich is browned on the bottom and the bottom slice of cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip sandwich over and repeat on the other side. Repeat to assemble and cook remaining sandwiches.
  • Nutrition

    585 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 1345mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 402mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 279mg