When telling my family that we will be having Sloppy Joes for dinner I can’t help but add, “and their extra sloppy”. Ha!
I have no idea if I heard it on a movie or what, but I HAVE to say it. Every. single. time.
Of course, I think I am hilarious.
And these easy Sloppy Joe Quesadillas are no exception to that odd rule!
At our house, we eat quesadillas at least once a week. When Ryan is on shift, it is a simple meal for me to prepare for the kids and I usually eat whatever leftovers we have in the fridge.
You all know, leftovers are my jam and the kids’ are always more than thrilled to have quesadillas stuffed with shredded chicken or pinto beans.
Another regular family meal in our home are Whole Food Makeovers: Sloppy Joes. They are packed with veggies and other whole food ingredients.
I eat my sloppy joes, bunless, and in a bowl with chopped dill pickles. The rest of my family enjoys it on buns, or because I never remember to buy buns, on sliced bread.
As you can clearly see, we are high class around here. π
The recipe idea for these healthy Sloppy Joe Quesadillas answers the question of, “What can you make with leftover sloppy joes mix?”
Don’t you just lie away and wonder that at night? Ha! Just me. Okay. π
Whether you deliberately set out to make these for lunch or dinner or they just sort-of-happen due to the fact that you have leftover sloppy joes in your fridge, you will fall in love with this meal!
Obviously, I hope you will use this healthy sloppy joe recipe, but if you have your own, by all means use that to make this fun recipe!
Easy & Fun Dinner Idea: Sloppy Joe Quesadillas! Click To TweetIn all honesty, I wondered if my kids would be hesitant to eat these quesadillas. However, when they gobbled them up in 2.8 seconds flat, I knew this “recipe” was a winner. I hesitate to say recipe because there are no exact measurements.
I know. How can I post a recipe without measurements?
Because I believe in you that’s why. …It’s WAY too simple for pesky measurements. You’ll see!
Here is what you will need to make your own Sloppy Joe Quesadillas:
Sloppy Joe meat mixture (leftovers), warmed
Shredded Cheese (dairy free if needed)
Tortillas (flour, corn, rice, or gluten free if needed)
Step 1: Heat a pan, large enough to fit the diameter of your tortillas, over low-medium heat. Now, let’s start building your quesadilla!
Step 2: Place the first tortilla on the hot pan. Sprinkle a light layer of shredded cheese. Then add a layer of your warmed sloppy joe mixture. Top the meat with another light layer of cheese. Lastly, add the 2nd tortilla to finish.
Step 3: Allow the quesadilla to cook for several minutes. (You may need to turn down the heat to low if the cheese is not melting and the tortilla is browning too quickly. Cooking low and slow will produce the best result!)
Step 4: Flip the quesadilla once the bottom layer of cheese is melted and the tortilla has slightly browned. Cook another few minutes until the cheese on this side is fully melted. Remove the quesadilla from the pan. Allow to rest and cool for a couple minutes. Use a pizza cutter to slice into several wedges. Top with chopped pickles or dip in sour cream if desired!
Sloppy Joe Quesadillas
Equipment
- large pan
- spatula
Ingredients
- sloppy joe mixture warmed, Try our Whole Foods Recipe
- shredded cheese
- tortillas flour, corn, rice, or any gluten-free option)
- dill pickles optional topping
- sour cream optional topping
Instructions
- Heat a pan, large enough to fit the diameter of your tortillas, over low-medium heat. Now, let's start building your quesadilla!
- Place the first tortilla on the hot pan. Sprinkle a light layer of shredded cheese. Then add a layer of your warmed sloppy joe mixture. Top the meat with another light layer of cheese. Lastly, add the 2nd tortilla to finish.
- Allow the quesadilla to cook for several minutes. You may need to turn down the heat to low if the cheese is not melting but the tortilla is browning too quickly. Cooking low and slow will produce the best result!
- Flip the quesadilla once the bottom layer of cheese is melted and the tortilla has slightly browned. Cook another few minutes until the cheese on this side is fully melted. Remove the quesadilla from the pan. Allow to rest and cool for a couple minutes. Use a pizza cutter to slice into several wedges. Top with chopped pickles or dip in sour cream if desired!
Just thought of it! Is the “extra sloppy” phrase from the movie, Billy Madison? haha
The βand their extra sloppyβ. is from Billy Madison and I say the same thing. That or a line from Bob’s Burger “they’re all sloppy and no Joe” π
Oh! haha Thanks for the correction. π I hope you enjoy these quesadillas, Aaron!
I love sloppy joes but I would have never thought to serve this way! Brilliant!
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop). I hope you’ll join us again tomorrow!
Wishing you a lovely evening.
xoxo
It’s so simple it makes me wonder what other amazing recipes are right under my nose waiting to be created π Thanks for stopping by Jennifer!
I bet my kiddos would enjoy these. π They love quesadillas – or cheese moons, as they call the. π Thanks so much for sharing these with us at Savoring Saturdays, Sammi! π
Cheese moons? LOVE IT! Kids always impress me with their imagination π I hope you enjoy these “sloppy moons”! π
Hi Sammi, Sounds like a great filling for quesadillas – I look forward to trying this! Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Janet
It really is, Janet! I know my family is excited to eat these again soon π We just love them!
This is such a great idea! My family will love this, thanks for sharing, Pinned π
I’m Mexican and I love quesadillas. But I also love sloppy joes. And now I find a recipe for sloppy joe quesadillas. Could it get any better??? Lol π I’m sure my kids will love this! Greeting from the Blogger’s Pit Stop.
-Fabi at myheartofmexico.wordpress.com
It sounds like a match made in heaven, Fabiola! I am so excited for you to try them π Thanks for stopping by!
Your Sloppy Joe Quesadillas sound delicious and what a great way to use up leftover Sloppy Joe filling! Pinned. Thank you for bringing this delicious recipe to the Hearth and Soul Hop.
Well thank you as always for hosting π Yes, this meal is the most delicious way to use up sloppy joe leftovers. “See” you next week!
Yum! These Sloppy Jo Quesadillas look super delicious! Pinning and stumbling!
Thanks Ilka! They are SO delicious π
You have such a cute blog. This would be perfect dish for my kids. They would love it.
Charlene, thank you so much for your kind words! My hope is that this blog is fun and welcoming π I just know your kids will love this meal!
This is a great idea that I’m certain will be a hit with my not-so-little-anymore kids. Thanks for the tip!
Blessings, Leigh
I’m certain it is a hit with all kids. Even the 32 year old kid, my husband π
Great twist on Sloppy Joes!
Thanks Jenna! Now you can enjoy a new fun version π
Yay! I’m so glad to see this “recipe” up on the blog. It’s a winner, folks!
I have to give a shout out to my friend Kim Bishop for inspiring me to make this tasty creation for the first time. I was at her house one afternoon while she was preparing dinner, and she asked me if I’d ever used leftover sloppy joe meat to make quesadillas. Um..no….but that is BRILLIANT!
Been hooked ever since.
I had no idea, Sarah! Well done, Kim! This recipe is for you π It is now shared with the world. lol