Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese - The Recipe Rebel (2024)

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written by Ashley Fehr

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings 1

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Last updated on April 18, 2022

I just love grilled cheese.

I also love stuffing random things inside grilled cheese. Because what doesn’t go with toasted cheese and bread?

It was a perfect rainy summer morning this morning, and this grilled cheese was definitely in order.

I used our favourite , because I love the added nutritional value of the lentils. I don’t cook lentils a lot, but I love to add them to soups and dishes like sloppy joes because they blend in so well with the other flavours. And I love the way the sweet and sour barbecue flavour from these sloppy joes complements the sharp cheddar cheese.

I also love that they’re made in the slow cooker. Because who doesn’t love their slow cooker?!

I use my slow cooker so much in the summer, and winter, and basically all year. It makes things so easy!

I will tell you what I put in each sandwich, and then you can make as many as you want.

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Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese

written by Ashley Fehr

5 from 1 vote

The perfect way to use up leftover sloppy joes! An easy weeknight meal.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings 1

Calories 548cal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup leftover sloppy joes
  • 2 thick slices of cheddar or marble cheese
  • 2 slices of bread I used Rye, I like the thinner bread for grilled chese
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Spread butter on one side of each piece of bread. Place one piece of bread, butter side down in the frying pan.

  • Place on slice of cheese on the piece of bread. Top with leftover sloppy joes (cold works best, so that you can spread it evenly without it sliding out). Top with remaining slice of cheese and piece of bread, butter side out.

  • Heat pan over medium to medium-high heat and cook until the first side is golden brown. Flip sandwich and cook until the second side is equally golden brown.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 548cal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 371IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 4mg

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My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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  1. ian Sexton says

    im a new cooker and this is real easy and really good. thanks

    Reply

    • Ashley Fehr says

      Thanks Ian!

      Reply

  2. Jennifer says

    Made this and wondered why I have never thought of it myself. So delicious! Everyone loved it! I don’t know if I’ll ever make plain grilled cheese again…..

    Reply

    • Ashley Fehr says

      Thanks Jennifer! I’m all about a jazzed up grilled cheese!

      Reply

  3. Rachel Cooks says

    Love that you put lentils in your sloppy joes — so smart! This grilled cheese looks phenomenal 🙂

    Reply

    • Ashley says

      Thanks Rachel! It’s so easy!

      Reply

  4. Dan says

    Wow- just found your site and I”m glad I did! Sloppy Joe’s and grilled cheese, two of my favorite things put together!

    Reply

    • Ashley says

      Thanks Dan!

      Reply

  5. Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says

    YUM! We have grilled cheese WAY too much at our house. This looks so delicious and a great way to add nutrition and flavors to keep dinner a little more exciting 🙂 Pinning this right now!

    Reply

    • Ashley says

      Thanks Elizabeth! I love grilled cheese 🙂

      Reply

  6. Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says

    Grilled Cheese is just one of those meals that keeps getting better and better as you get older. As a kid, the classic is great. But then you get older and try exciting new flavors like this sloppy joe version! It looks awesome, Ashley! 😀

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    • Ashley says

      I totally agree! I love stuffing random things in! Thanks Jess 🙂

      Reply

  7. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    Wow, now that’s a serious amazing grilled cheese! It looks mouthwatering! I love that you made the sloppy joes in the slow cooker too – such a life saver 🙂

    Reply

    • Ashley says

      It is Kelly, and they’re my favorite because the lentils add so much and are totally unnoticeable! lol. Thanks!

      Reply

    • Ashley says

      Thanks Jess!

      Reply

  8. Jacquee @ I Sugar Coat It! says

    My roommate in university would make the best sloppy joes – this reminded me of her. Looks mouth-watering!

    Reply

    • Ashley says

      Thanks Jacquee! I love sloppy joes 🙂

      Reply

  9. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    These sandwiches look fabulous Ashley! I’m also a HUGE fan of my slow cooker. Saves me so many headaches!

    Reply

    • Ashley says

      Thanks Julie! It’s a lifesaver!

      Reply

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FAQs

What do people in Wisconsin call Sloppy Joes? ›

How "hot tamale" became the name for sloppy Joes in these Wisconsin communities is so far a mystery. The name was solidified through decades of Sheboygan and Manitowoc school lunch menus, though "sloppy Joe" has come into use now. And the fight isn't restricted to hot tamales vs.

What is the Joe in Sloppy Joe? ›

Heinz in Pittsburgh, says their research at the Carnegie Library suggests that the sloppy joe's origins lie with the "loose meat sandwiches" sold in Sioux City, Iowa, in the 1930s and were the creation of a cook named Joe.

What toppings go on sloppy joes? ›

Garnish with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, shredded pepper-Jack cheese, chopped avocado, pickled or fresh jalapeño slices and chopped cilantro, if desired. Hawaiian Variation: Prepare recipe as directed above, substituting 1/2 cup sweet barbecue sauce for tomato sauce and omitting Worcestershire sauce.

What is the fancy name for Sloppy Joes? ›

Manwich, slush burger, yum yums, dynamite, spoonburgers, tavern sandwich; a Sloppy Joe can be called by many other names. The most well-known however is Manwich.

What are sloppy joes called in iowa? ›

Maid-Rites. Maid-Rites are a popular Midwestern loose meat sandwich, and are full of savory goodness.

Who invented Sloppy Joes? ›

Another account states that Jose Abeal Otero began serving a sloppy joe in his Havana, Cuba restaurant in 1910. While the original dish was inspired by ropa vieja or picadillo, the name itself is believed to be derived from the condition of the eatery.

What is a cold sloppy joe? ›

There are minor variations depending on the deli, but it is always a double-decker thin sliced rye bread sandwich made with one or more types of sliced deli meat, such as turkey, ham, pastrami, corned beef, roast beef, or sliced beef tongue, along with Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and Russian dressing. Sloppy Joe.

What's the difference between a sloppy joe and a sloppy Jane? ›

The stuffed pepper sloppy joe is another combo that mixes the sandwich with another popular dish, swapping buns for bell peppers. If you're aiming to eat a lower-fat diet, then consider fixing yourself a sloppy jane. This variant on the sloppy joe swaps out regular ground beef for leaner beef.

Are sloppy Joes a Midwest thing? ›

Many believe the Sloppy Joe is the namesake of a Sioux City, Iowa cook, who in 1930, combined the regionally popular loose meat sandwich with tomato sauce. It's less messy predecessor, the loose meat sandwich is a Midwestern favorite of steamed or sauteed ground beef, onions, mustard and pickles.

What do they call raw hamburger in Wisconsin? ›

Raw meat on rye, a polarizing holiday delicacy in Wisconsin and the Midwest is sometimes referred to as “Tiger Meat” or “Cannibal Sandwiches.” According to the Wisconsin Historical Society: “An appetizer of raw, lean ground beef served on bread (especially rye co*cktail bread) with sliced onions, salt, and pepper.

What do North Dakotans call sloppy Joes? ›

You'll find them in South Louisiana and some of the best are in New Orleans with crawfish or shrimp! According to ZAGAT, the official sandwich of North Dakota is ... drum roll please ... the Sloppy Joe, also known as the barbecue burger or slush burger. REALLY?

What do they call sloppy Joes in South Dakota? ›

Taverns = Sloppy Joe

What other Americans call a Sloppy Joe, South Dakotans call a tavern (or loosemeat).

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