Description
Sloppy joe melts blend classic comfort with irresistible cheesy garlic bread for an epic sandwich experience. Crispy, savory layers combine hearty ground beef and melted cheese, promising a mouthwatering meal that satisfies deep hunger pangs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) Parmesan cheese, grated
Bread and Sauce:
- 1/2 loaf garlic bread, sliced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Sloppy Joe sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and laying out garlic bread slices on a clean baking sheet.
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and thoroughly cook ground beef until it loses its pink color, ensuring complete browning.
- Eliminate excess fat from the cooked beef and incorporate Sloppy Joe sauce, warming the mixture until fully integrated and steaming.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture evenly across each garlic bread slice, creating a generous and substantial topping.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the beef, covering the surface with a rich, creamy layer of dairy goodness.
- Transfer the prepared garlic bread slices to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes, watching for the cheese to melt completely and develop a golden, bubbly texture.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes to prevent burning, then serve immediately while the cheese remains warm and gooey.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter dish.
- Customize the Sloppy Joe sauce with a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a pinch of cayenne for extra depth of flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular garlic bread with gluten-free bread or cauliflower toast.
- Make this dish vegetarian by substituting ground beef with plant-based crumbles or lentils for a protein-packed alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 515 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg