Description
This Garlic Bread Cheesy Sloppy Joe Bake combines the flavors of a classic sloppy joe with the cheesy goodness of garlic bread for a mouthwatering meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the Sloppy Joe Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Garlic Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread (cut in half lengthwise)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef in olive oil until browned. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Make the filling: Mix in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened. Stir in half of the cheeses.
- Prepare the bread: Place French bread halves on a baking sheet. Mix melted butter with garlic powder and brush over the bread.
- Assemble: Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto bread halves. Top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted. Broil for a golden top if desired. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce to the meat mixture.
- Try using Italian bread or sandwich rolls for individual servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
