If you're not making Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese on Texas Toast, you're doing it wrong! Cheesy, beefy, and straight up satisfying.
This is the kind of recipe that takes you back to childhood but with a grown-up twist. It's messy in the best way possible and perfect for game day, tailgates, or when you just want a sandwich that satisfies.
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Why I Love This Recipe
- Easy comfort food - Simple ingredients, ready in under 30 minutes, and guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.
- Garlic toast crunch - Texas Toast gives this sandwich that golden, crispy bite you don't get from regular bread.
- Classic meets epic - Sloppy Joes and grilled cheese collide into one mouthwatering mash-up.
Ingredients
- Texas Toast
- Ground beef
- Onion
- American Cheese
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Brown sugar
- Worcestershire sauce
- Seasoning (Salt, Pepper, Garlic and BBQ)
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the onions
On a griddle or large pan, sauté diced onions and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Continue cooking the onions until softened.
Step 2: Cook the beef
Add your ground beef right on top of the onions, season with bbq rub and continue cooking until the meat has browned and cooked all the way through. Mix the beef and onions together to incorporate.
Step 3: Make it sloppy
Add ketchup, mustard, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce to make the sloppy Joe, mixing well to combine.
Step 4: Toast the bread
Using frozen Texas Toast, toast on your griddle for a couple of minutes on each side.
Step 5: Assembly
Top each slice of Texas Toast with cheese, add sloppy joe to half, then cap with the remaining slices to form sandwiches
Step 6: Serving
Cook the grilled cheese on the griddle for about a minute per side until the cheese melts, helped along by the warm sloppy joe. Serve hot and slice in half for easier eating.
Hints: Let the sloppy joe filling thicken so your sandwich isn't soggy and don't skimp on the cheese. Add two slices per grilled cheese, you'll thank me later.
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Variations and Substitutions
- Extra cheesy - Mix cream cheese into the sloppy joe filling for a creamy texture.
- Different proteins - Try ground turkey, chicken, or even chorizo for a flavor twist.
- Veggie version - Swap in lentils or plant-based crumbles instead of beef.
Storage
Any leftover Sloppy Joe can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
For the best results when making extra Sloppy Joes on Texas Toast, start with frozen bread and toast it rather than reheating.
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This Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese on Texas Toast is everything you want in a comfort food recipe-crispy, cheesy, savory, and just the right amount of messy.
It's quick, family-friendly, and guaranteed to become a regular in your rotation.
Sloppy Joe Grilled cheese on Texas Toast
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon BBQ seasoning (Or my All Night Rub)
- 1 teaspoon each salt, pepper and garlic blend (Or my All Day Rub)
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 package frozen garlic Texas Toast (8 slices)
- 8 slices American cheese (or Cheddar)
Instructions
- Cook the onions: Heat olive oil on a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and cook until softened.
- Cook the beef: Add ground beef directly onto the onions. Sprinkle with BBQ seasoning and cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Mix onions and beef together.
- Make it sloppy: Stir in ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Let simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Toast the bread: Place frozen Texas Toast on the griddle. Toast 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Build the sandwiches: Add a slice of cheese to each piece of toast. Spoon sloppy joe filling onto half the slices, then top with another slice of cheese and the remaining toast.
- Grill the sandwiches: Continue cooking on low heat for 1-2 minutes per side until cheese is melted and gooey.
- Serve hot: Slice in half for easier handling and enjoy while warm.
Notes
Let the sloppy joe filling thicken before assembling to avoid soggy bread, and don't skimp on the cheese-two slices per sandwich takes it over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch or dinner
- Method: Griddle or pan searing
- Cuisine: American
Sherry says
I made this Sloppy Joe recipe today. They were very good and it was super easy to make and the directions was even easier.Its a keeper! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Jordan Hanger says
thank you!!