Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese

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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

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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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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

Cuisine American

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.

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Meet Ashley

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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ian Sexton says
September 15, 2016 at 7:18 pm
im a new cooker and this is real easy and really good. thanks
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- Ashley Fehr says
  September 17, 2016 at 12:31 pm
  Thanks Ian!
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Jennifer says
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July 6, 2016 at 5:29 pm
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…..
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- Ashley Fehr says
  July 6, 2016 at 8:03 pm
  Thanks Jennifer! I’m all about a jazzed up grilled cheese!
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Rachel Cooks says
March 22, 2015 at 1:36 pm
Love that you put lentils in your sloppy joes — so smart! This grilled cheese looks phenomenal 🙂
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- Ashley says
  March 22, 2015 at 4:44 pm
  Thanks Rachel! It’s so easy!
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Dan says
October 14, 2014 at 11:20 am
Wow- just found your site and I”m glad I did! Sloppy Joe’s and grilled cheese, two of my favorite things put together!
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- Ashley says
  October 14, 2014 at 11:46 am
  Thanks Dan!
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Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says
October 10, 2014 at 11:40 am
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!
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- Ashley says
  October 10, 2014 at 8:17 pm
  Thanks Elizabeth! I love grilled cheese 🙂
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Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
September 29, 2014 at 4:08 pm
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
  September 29, 2014 at 4:23 pm
  I totally agree! I love stuffing random things in! Thanks Jess 🙂
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Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
September 28, 2014 at 12:51 pm
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 🙂
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- Ashley says
  September 28, 2014 at 7:28 pm
  It is Kelly, and they’re my favorite because the lentils add so much and are totally unnoticeable! lol. Thanks!
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Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
September 27, 2014 at 8:40 am
These grilled cheeses sound and look absolutely amazing!
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- Ashley says
  September 27, 2014 at 2:05 pm
  Thanks Jess!
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Jacquee @ I Sugar Coat It! says
September 26, 2014 at 4:44 pm
My roommate in university would make the best sloppy joes – this reminded me of her. Looks mouth-watering!
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- Ashley says
  September 26, 2014 at 5:40 pm
  Thanks Jacquee! I love sloppy joes 🙂
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Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
September 26, 2014 at 10:05 am
These sandwiches look fabulous Ashley! I’m also a HUGE fan of my slow cooker. Saves me so many headaches!
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- Ashley says
  September 26, 2014 at 10:30 am
  Thanks Julie! It’s a lifesaver!
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