A gooey, cheesy twist on classic Sloppy Joes, sandwiched between golden Texas Toast — comfort food done right!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Combines the messy goodness of Sloppy Joes with melty grilled cheese.

• Quick and easy weeknight dinner or game-day snack.

• Perfectly balanced sweet, savory, and cheesy flavors.

• Uses simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Ingredients

Sloppy Joe Filling

• 1 lb ground beef

• ½ cup yellow onion, diced

• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tbsp burger seasoning

• 8 oz tomato sauce

• ¼ cup ketchup

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

Sandwich Assembly

• Texas toast bread

• Mayonnaise or butter

• Kraft American cheese slices (or any melty cheese)

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 sandwiches

Directions

Step 1: Prepare Sloppy Joe Filling

In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onions and garlic. Drain excess grease.

Step 2: Simmer Filling

Stir in tomato paste, burger seasoning, tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Prepare Bread

Spread mayonnaise or butter on one side of each Texas Toast slice. Place butter side down on a hot skillet.

Step 4: Assemble Sandwiches

Add a slice of cheese to each bread slice. Spoon Sloppy Joe mixture onto one slice and top with another slice to form a sandwich.

Step 5: Grill

Grill until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

• Add pickles or jalapeños for extra zing.

• Use your favorite cheese — cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack work great.

• For extra crispy bread, press sandwiches with a spatula while grilling.

• Leftover filling can be refrigerated and used for sliders or tacos.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this ahead of time?

You can prepare the Sloppy Joe filling in advance and reheat before assembling sandwiches.

Can I use a different type of bread?

Yes, thick sandwich bread or brioche slices work well.

Is it possible to make this vegetarian?

Yes, substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles or cooked lentils.

Final Thoughts

Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joes are the ultimate comfort food mashup — cheesy, savory, and slightly sweet, all in one sandwich. Perfect for a cozy dinner or casual gathering, this recipe is sure to satisfy every craving!