Description
Combine the savory richness of Sloppy Joes with the buttery goodness of cheesy garlic bread in this ultimate comfort food mash-up! Perfect for game days, family dinners, or whenever you crave something hearty and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
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!
Notes
- To save time, you can use store-bought garlic bread as the base.
- Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the Sloppy Joe topping to suit your taste.
- This recipe works well with alternative meats like ground turkey or plant-based crumbles.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American