Description
This Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes recipe elevates the classic sloppy joe by replacing buns with garlicky‑buttered bread and topping everything with melted cheddar. It’s comforting, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or thick Texas toast (for the garlic bread base)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (for the meat)
- 1‑2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to ~375 °F (190 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- In a skillet over medium‑high heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion, salt, pepper, onion powder and paprika. Drain any excess fat.
- Add minced garlic (for the meat), Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, ketchup and mustard to the beef. Stir and simmer for several minutes to let flavors meld.
- While the meat simmers, slice the bread loaf into suitable serving pieces. Spread the softened butter and minced garlic across the cut sides. Arrange on the baking sheet, cut‑side up, and bake until golden and fragrant.
- Remove the garlic bread from oven. Spoon the sloppy joe meat mixture evenly over each bread piece, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly (about 5–10 minutes).
- Let cool slightly, then cut into portions (if needed) and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a crusty loaf (French, Italian, or thick Texas toast) so the bread holds up to the saucy topping without becoming soggy. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- You can prepare the sloppy joe mixture ahead of time (store in the fridge 1–2 days) and assemble when ready to bake. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- For better crispness, toast the garlic bread base before topping with meat, or use the broiler briefly at the end to melt and brown the cheese. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- To avoid leaks and overly soggy bread: don’t overfill the bread slices and ensure the sloppy‑joe mixture isn’t too watery. Cooling the meat slightly helps. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (≈⅙ of loaf + topping)
- Calories: ≈ 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
