Turn your classic sloppy joes into a cheesy, garlicky delight with this Sloppy Joe Garlic Cheese Bread! This dish combines the bold flavors of savory ground beef, melty cheese, and garlic-infused butter over crusty Italian bread. Perfect for weeknight dinners, game-day snacks, or casual get-togethers, this sloppy joe garlic cheese bread will satisfy everyone at the table with its unique twist on a family favorite.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Cheese Bread
- 1 (14-ounce) loaf Italian bread, sliced lengthwise
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
For the Sloppy Joe Topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup petite diced yellow onion
- ¾ cup petite diced green bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15 lean)
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- 6 ounces shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend)
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Bread Base : Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, chopped parsley, and minced garlic until well combined.Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves of the Italian bread.Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and set aside.
- Make the Sloppy Joe Topping : In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and green bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.Add the minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring for another minute until fragrant.Increase the heat to medium-high, add the ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.Drain any excess fat, then reduce heat to medium and add the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper.Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble and Bake : Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly over the buttered bread halves.Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the top of each half.Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve : Slice the bread into individual servings and garnish with extra parsley if desired.Serve hot and enjoy this unique twist on traditional sloppy joes!
Conclusion
This Sloppy Joe Garlic Cheese Bread is a delicious, comforting dish that combines rich flavors and textures in each bite. With the savory sloppy joe mixture over buttery garlic bread and topped with gooey cheese, this recipe is bound to become a family favorite for all occasions!
Cheesy Garlic Bread with Sloppy Joe Topping
Garlic buttered Italian bread topped with a savorysloppy joe mixture and melted cheese for a delicious and comforting dish.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Cheese Bread
- 1 14-ounce loaf Italian bread, sliced lengthwise
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
For the Sloppy Joe Topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup petite diced yellow onion
- ¾ cup petite diced green bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 pound ground beef 85/15 lean
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 6 ounces shredded cheese mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Bread Base : Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, chopped parsley, and minced garlic until well combined. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves of the Italian bread. Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and set aside.
- Make the Sloppy Joe Topping : In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and green bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring for another minute until fragrant. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain any excess fat, then reduce heat to medium and add the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble and Bake : Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly over the buttered bread halves. Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the top of each half. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve : Slice the bread into individual servings and garnish with extra parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this unique twist on traditional sloppy joes!