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Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes

Irresistibly Good Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes You’ll Crave

Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes are a crowd-pleasing dish that reimagines a classic comfort food with crispy garlic bread and savory meat mixture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Foods
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 loaf Italian Bread Alternative options: French baguette, ciabatta, or sourdough.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Regular butter can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt Substitute with plain butter for milder taste.
For the Sloppy Joe Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Ground turkey can be used for a lighter option.
  • ¼ cup Yellow Onion Chopped; shallots or leeks are substitutes.
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard Dijon for a more sophisticated flavor.
  • ¾ cup Ketchup BBQ sauce is a fun alternative.
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt Table salt works too.
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust for spiciness.
  • ½ cup Water For sloppy joe consistency.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded; any favorite cheese works.
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded; optional to use one type.
  • Parsley For garnish; optional but enhances presentation.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Main Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the Italian bread lengthwise into halves and place them cut-side up on the baking sheet.
  3. Mix the unsalted butter and garlic salt in a bowl, then spread it on the cut sides of the bread.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped yellow onion until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in garlic powder, yellow mustard, ketchup, kosher salt, black pepper, and water, letting it simmer.
  6. Divide the sloppy joe mixture across the buttered bread, then top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven, cut the bread, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with a side of crispy potato wedges or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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