Description

A cheesy, garlicky twist on classic Sloppy Joes, served on crispy Italian garlic bread and topped with melty mozzarella and cheddar—a fun, flavorful, and easy dinner!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Garlic Bread:

1 loaf Italian bread
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon garlic salt

For the Sloppy Joe Filling:

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

For Topping:

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:

Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Prepare the Garlic Bread:

Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise.
Mix softened butter with garlic salt, then spread evenly over the cut sides of the bread.

3️⃣ Cook the Sloppy Joe Filling:

In a large skillet, cook ground beef and chopped onions over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink.
Drain excess grease.
Stir in garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper, and water.
Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

4️⃣ Assemble the Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread:

Place the garlic bread halves on the prepared baking sheet.
Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture evenly over both halves.
Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese generously on top.

5️⃣ Bake & Melt the Cheese:

Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

6️⃣ Garnish & Serve:

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Slice and serve warm!

Notes

Want extra crisp? Toast the garlic bread in the oven for 5 minutes before adding the filling.
Make it spicy! Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
Prefer a different cheese? Swap mozzarella for provolone or pepper jack for a twist.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for best texture.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes