Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes Recipe
Bold, saucy, and loaded with melty cheese — these Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes take your favorite comfort food to the next level. Sandwiched between crispy garlic bread, they’re messy, cheesy, and totally irresistible!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 4 –6 slices of thick French bread or sandwich rolls
- 3 tbsp butter softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
- Mix butter, garlic powder, and parsley; spread onto bread slices.
- Toast bread under broiler or in oven until golden.
- Spoon sloppy joe mixture onto garlic bread, top with cheese.
- Broil again for 1–2 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve hot and enjoy with napkins — it's gloriously messy!
Notes
- Try it with ground turkey or lentils for a lighter version.
- Add pickled jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- You can prep the filling ahead and reheat when ready to assemble.