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Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes

Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes: A Comfort Food Game Changer

A delicious twist on classic Sloppy Joes combines crispy garlic bread with a cheesy ground beef filling, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Bread Base
  • 1 loaf Wide French Bread A sturdy loaf that won’t get soggy under the filling.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy spreading.
  • 1 1/4 tsp Garlic Salt Swap with minced fresh garlic for extra zest.
For the Cheesy Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef 80/20 or 85/15 recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Onion Finely diced.
  • 3/4 tsp Garlic Powder Use less if substituting with fresh garlic.
  • 1 tsp Yellow Mustard Dijon mustard for a fancier flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Ketchup BBQ sauce is a fun alternative.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked enhances flavor.
  • 1/3 cup Water Reduce if a thicker mixture is preferred.
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can be a substitute.
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can work in a pinch.
For the Cheese & Garnish
  • 1 1/4 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded.
  • 1 1/4 cups Cheddar Cheese Freshly shredded.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped, optional as a garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Halve the French bread lengthwise and mix softened butter with garlic salt; spread on cut sides of the bread.
  3. Place the garlic buttered sides of the bread cut-side up on the baking sheet.
  4. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and diced onion over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, draining excess fat.
  5. Reduce heat to medium; stir in garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and water; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Divide the filling over the garlic buttered sides of the bread, then sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
  8. Remove from oven, let cool for 1-2 minutes, slice for serving, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, drain cooked ground beef thoroughly to avoid soggy bread and adjust water in the filling for desired thickness.

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