Description
Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes combine two comfort food favorites—cheesy garlic bread and classic sloppy joes—into one delicious, family-friendly meal. Perfect for weeknights, parties, or anytime you crave something hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bread:
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
For the Sloppy Joe Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Bread: Slice loaf of Italian bread lengthwise and place both halves cut-side up on the baking sheet. Mix softened butter with garlic salt and spread evenly over both halves.
- Cook Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onions until browned. Drain grease, then add garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper, and water. Stir and simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble: Spread sloppy joe mixture evenly over garlic-buttered bread halves. Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are golden. Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and slice to serve.
Notes
- Use sturdy bread so it doesn’t get soggy under the filling.
- Drain beef well after browning for the best texture.
- Don’t overbake—just melt the cheese and lightly crisp the edges.
- Make-ahead: Prepare filling and garlic butter up to 1 day ahead, assemble before baking.
- Storage: Store leftovers up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in a 300°F oven for 10–12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Sandwich
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg