Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Cheesy Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread, where the crispy, buttery garlic bread meets a savory, juicy sloppy joe filling. Each bite bursts with rich flavors, complemented by the gooey, melted cheese that adds a delightful creaminess to the crunchy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Garlic Bread:
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- For the Sloppy Joe Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley until well combined.
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on both halves.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and mustard. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove the bread from the oven and spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously over each half.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and serve warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead by preparing the sloppy joe filling and storing it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Store leftover garlic bread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven for best results.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or a plant-based meat alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 loaf with filling
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 1200 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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