Description
These Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joe Melts combine the rich flavors of classic sloppy joes with gooey melted cheeses on a garlic butter toasted Italian bread. Perfect as a quick, satisfying meal, this recipe features seasoned ground beef simmered in a tangy ketchup and mustard sauce, loaded onto crispy garlic bread and topped with mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s an irresistible comfort food that comes together in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread & Butter
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp garlic salt
Sloppy Joe Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup water
Cheese & Garnish
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened unsalted butter with garlic salt until well combined. Set aside.
- Toast the Bread: Slice the Italian bread into serving-sized pieces. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on one side of each slice. Toast the bread slices in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add Onions and Seasonings: Stir in the finely chopped yellow onion, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion is softened.
- Add Sauces and Simmer: Mix in the yellow mustard, ketchup, and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Assemble the Melts: Spoon the sloppy joe beef mixture evenly over the toasted garlic bread slices. Top each with a mixture of shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Melt the Cheese: Place the assembled bread slices back into the oven and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute Italian bread with French bread or sturdy sandwich rolls.
- Adjust the amount of garlic salt to taste, or use fresh minced garlic for more intense flavor.
- Use a blend of cheeses or your favorite melting cheese if preferred.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings and freezes well if assembled without baking the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
