Description
Cheesy Sloppy Joe Toast brings together the best of three comfort food classics—sloppy joes, garlic bread, and melted cheese. This quick, budget-friendly recipe delivers a savory, gooey, and crispy meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 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
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper
- Cut Italian bread lengthwise into two halves, place cut-side up on baking sheet
- Combine softened butter and garlic salt in small bowl, spread over cut bread surfaces
- Brown ground beef and onions in skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, drain grease
- Stir in garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper, and water until combined
- Divide sloppy joe mixture between bread halves, top with mozzarella and cheddar
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted
- Cut into pieces and garnish with chopped parsley
Notes
- Let the garlic butter soften at room temperature for easier spreading
- Drain the ground beef thoroughly to prevent soggy bread
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting
- Watch closely during the last few minutes to prevent over-browning
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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