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Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes

Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes: A Family Favorite Feast

Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes combine savory beef and crispy garlic bread in a delightful twist on a comfort food classic.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Base
  • 1 loaf Wide French Bread ciabatta or hoagie rolls can also work
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter swap for olive oil for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt or garlic powder as a substitute
For the Cheesy Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20 or 85/15) or ground turkey for a lighter option
  • 1 medium Onion yellow onion preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic as an alternative
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese dairy-free cheese if needed
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese can be replaced with provolone
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard or Dijon mustard for extra kick
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup tomato sauce can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce soy sauce as gluten-free alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or honey for sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Water or broth for flavor

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Foil
  • small bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Slice the wide French bread in half lengthwise and lay the halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Mix the softened unsalted butter with garlic salt until well combined and spread it on the cut sides of the bread.
  4. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion for about 8-10 minutes until browned.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and add garlic powder, yellow mustard, ketchup, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and water to the skillet, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Evenly divide the savory beef mixture across the cut sides of the garlic bread and sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let cool for 1-2 minutes, slice into portions, and serve garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover Sloppy Joes in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Keep filling separate from the bread to maintain crispness.

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