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Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes Recipe

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Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes combine the classic comfort of sloppy joe filling with the rich, buttery flavor of garlic bread, topped with melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese. This hearty and flavorful recipe is perfect for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 1 loaf Italian bread
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Sloppy Joe Filling

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ cup yellow onion, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • ¾ cup (180 g) ketchup
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup water

Topping

  • 1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with garlic salt to create a flavorful garlic butter spread for the bread.
  2. Prepare the Bread: Slice the Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise. Generously spread the garlic butter mixture on the cut sides of the bread to ensure every bite is rich with garlic flavor.
  3. Cook Sloppy Joe Filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and chopped yellow onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions have softened, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
  4. Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic powder, yellow mustard, ketchup, kosher salt, black pepper, and water. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients and simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes until thickened and flavorful.
  5. Preheat Oven and Toast Bread: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the garlic buttered bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, and toast them in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crispy on the edges.
  6. Assemble Sloppy Joes: Remove the toasted bread halves from the oven. Spoon the hot sloppy joe mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
  7. Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese generously on top of the sloppy joe filling. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Once out of the oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Slice into servings and serve immediately while warm and cheesy.

Notes

  • For extra spice, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the sloppy joe mixture.
  • You can substitute Italian bread with French baguette or sourdough if preferred.
  • For a lighter version, use ground turkey instead of beef.
  • Leftover sloppy joe filling can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If desired, broil the bread with cheese for 1-2 minutes at the end for a crispier cheese topping.

Keywords: garlic bread, sloppy joes, cheesy sloppy joes, Italian bread sandwich, comfort food, easy dinner

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