Description
This Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes recipe takes a classic comfort food and gives it a garlicky, melty twist. Toasted Italian bread slathered in garlic butter is piled high with saucy ground beef, topped with gooey mozzarella, and baked to bubbly perfection. It’s a crave-worthy mashup perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or whenever you want something cheesy and satisfying.
Ingredients
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1 loaf Italian bread
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 teaspoon garlic salt
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1 pound ground beef
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1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon yellow mustard
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep: Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the Italian loaf in half lengthwise.
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Make Garlic Bread: Mix butter and garlic salt. Spread evenly over both bread halves.
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Toast Bread: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 6–8 minutes until golden.
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Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onions until browned. Drain the fat.
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Add Sauce: Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard, and pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
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Assemble: Spoon sloppy joe mix onto toasted bread. Sprinkle mozzarella over the top.
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Bake: Return to oven and bake for 5–7 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
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Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with parsley if using, slice into servings, and enjoy warm!
Notes
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You can use French bread if Italian isn’t available.
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Want it spicier? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
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For extra crispness, broil the assembled loaf for 1-2 minutes after baking.
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Swap in ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
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Leftovers can be wrapped in foil and reheated in the oven the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baked, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg