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Sloppy Joe Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe

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This Sloppy Joe Garlic Cheese Bread combines the classic, hearty flavors of sloppy joe meat with crispy, buttery garlic bread topped with melted sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner, this recipe is easy to prepare and can be made ahead for convenience. The mix of savory ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and cheesy garlic bread brings a comforting twist to traditional sloppy joes.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 pieces

Ingredients

Bread and Garlic Butter

  • 1 (14 ounce) loaf Italian bread
  • 8 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • Kosher salt (a couple pinches)

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup petite diced yellow onion
  • 3/4 cup petite diced green bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Sloppy Joe Mixture

  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15)
  • 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Topping

  • 6 ounces shredded cheese (sharp cheddar + mozzarella blend)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Bread: Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice the loaf of Italian bread in half lengthwise to create two equal halves. Place the bread cut side up on a baking sheet.
  2. Make Garlic Butter: In a food processor, combine softened butter, fresh parsley, garlic cloves, and a couple pinches of kosher salt. Process until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
  3. Spread Garlic Butter and Bake: Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of both bread halves. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the bread are toasty and golden brown.
  4. Cook Vegetables: While the bread bakes, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and green bell pepper with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
  5. Add Garlic and Tomato Paste: Stir in the finely minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for approximately 30 seconds, stirring constantly to release the flavors.
  6. Brown the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the pan along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook while crumbling the meat with a spatula until browned and fully cooked through.
  7. Simmer Sloppy Joe Sauce: Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and additional salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium-low and let the mixture gently simmer for 8-10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  8. Assemble and Broil: Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly over the baked garlic bread halves. Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the sloppy joe topping. Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese melts and starts to turn golden brown.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, slice into pieces, and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Sloppy Joe Garlic Cheese Bread!

Notes

  • The sloppy joe mixture can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before assembling the bread.
  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the meat mixture while cooking.
  • You can substitute Italian bread with French bread or a sturdy baguette if preferred.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and flavor compared to pre-shredded cheese.
  • If you don’t have a broiler, place the assembled bread back into a 400°F oven for 5-7 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/sloppy-joe-garlic-cheese-bread-recipe/