Description
Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread is the ultimate comfort food mash-up, combining savory Sloppy Joe filling with crispy, buttery garlic bread and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for quick dinners, parties, and feeding a hungry crowd!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 loaf French bread or baguette
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet.
- Mix softened butter with garlic powder and spread evenly over the bread.
- Bake the bread for 5 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture generously over the toasted bread.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake again for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add diced jalapenos for extra spice.
- Use cheddar or provolone cheese for different flavor variations.
- Make it vegetarian by using lentils or a plant-based meat alternative.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
