Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joe Bake Recipe
This Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joe Bake is a delicious, comforting twist on the classic sloppy joe. Ground beef cooked with onions, garlic, and a tangy sauce is spooned over garlic bread, then topped with melted cheddar cheese and baked to bubbly perfection. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Base
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the cheesy garlic bread sloppy joe.
- Cook the ground beef and onion: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion together until the beef is browned and the onion is softened.
- Add seasonings and sauce: Stir in the minced garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper to the cooked beef mixture; cook briefly until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Prepare the bread: Place the entire loaf of garlic bread on a baking sheet, creating a base for your sloppy joe topping.
- Assemble the bake: Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the garlic bread, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot, enjoying the rich combination of cheesy, savory sloppy joe flavors on garlic bread.
Notes
- You can use any style of cheddar cheese, sharp or mild, to suit your taste preference.
- For added flavor, sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes or smoked paprika into the beef mixture.
- Leftover sloppy joe mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated for a quick meal.
- Substitute the loaf of garlic bread with baguette slices for individual servings.
- To make this dish milder, reduce the mustard to 1/2 teaspoon or omit it altogether.
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