Description
This Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread recipe combines the classic savory sloppy joe mixture with flavorful garlic buttered French bread, topped with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a perfect hearty and comforting meal ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Sloppy Joe Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ⅓ cup green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- ½ cup yellow onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1½ tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Topping:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate cleanup.
- Prepare Garlic Bread: Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and place both halves on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning until well mixed. Spread this garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves of the bread to infuse delicious flavor.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring and breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through.
- Saute Vegetables: Add diced onions, green bell peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables soften. Drain any excess grease from the skillet to reduce fat content.
- Make Sloppy Joe Sauce: Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well and simmer uncovered for 6-8 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.
- Assemble the Bread: Divide the sloppy joe mixture evenly and spread it on top of each garlic bread half. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the meat mixture to ensure a cheesy, golden topping.
- Bake: Bake the assembled sloppy joe garlic breads in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until the cheese melts completely and turns golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, cut into serving-sized pieces, and enjoy your hearty, cheesy sloppy joe garlic bread while warm.
Notes
- To reduce grease, drain excess fat thoroughly after cooking the ground beef mixture.
- You can substitute mozzarella and cheddar cheeses with your preferred cheese blend for variation.
- For a spicier version, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sloppy joe mixture.
- French bread can be substituted with Italian bread or a sturdy baguette if preferred.
- Leftover sloppy joe mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and used in sandwiches or casseroles.