Description
Savory Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes combine classic comfort with gourmet flair, delivering a mouthwatering twist on traditional sandwiches. Melted cheese, zesty garlic, and hearty meat create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by heating the oven to 375F (190C), splitting the Italian bread lengthwise, and coating both surfaces with softened butter. Dust generously with garlic salt for an aromatic enhancement.
- Arrange bread on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes until golden and crisp. Transfer to a preparation surface.
- Heat a skillet over medium flame, crumble ground beef with diced onions, cooking until meat browns thoroughly and onions turn translucent.
- Eliminate excess grease from the meat mixture, then infuse with garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper, and a splash of water. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for approximately 5 minutes.
- Lavishly spread the savory beef mixture across the toasted bread foundation, ensuring even coverage.
- Generously scatter mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the meat, creating a luxurious molten layer.
- Return to the oven for 5-7 minutes, monitoring until cheese melts completely and develops a bubbly, appetizing texture.
- Extract from oven, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, and slice into individual portions for serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains the hearty texture and flavor profile.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium ketchup and replacing garlic salt with fresh minced garlic and a pinch of sea salt.
- Choose whole wheat bread for added fiber and nutritional boost, enhancing the dish’s health benefits without compromising taste.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and minimize kitchen cleanup time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 624 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg