Dill Pickle Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese

Dill Pickle Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese

20 min

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small sweet onion (diced)
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced dill pickles
  • 8 slices butter bread (or any thick/sturdy bread)
  • 2 2/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • about 4 tablespoons softened butter

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Add in the ground beef and onions.

  3. 3

    Cook 3-5 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through. Drain grease.

  4. 4

    Mix in the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, seasonings, and pickles. Remove from heat.

  5. 5

    Heat a separate skillet over medium heat.

  6. 6

    Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.

  7. 7

    To assemble, place one slice of bread face down on the skillet.

  8. 8

    Add about 1/3 cup of cheese to the top of the bread. Spoon on a heaping 1/2 cup of sloppy joe mixture.

  9. 9

    Sprinkle on an additional 1/3 cup of shredded cheese, and top with another slice of bread (buttered side up).

  10. 10

    Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side.

  11. 11

    Repeat with remaining ingredients and serve immediately.