The second this touched my tongue, I was hooked forever
Craving a hearty meal that’s both comforting and easy to make? Look no further than Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread! This twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich takes things to a whole new level by combining the savory goodness of ground beef, onions, and sloppy Joe sauce with the cheesy decadence of garlic bread. In this article, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to create this mouthwatering dish that’s sure to become a family favorite.
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Getting Started
Before we dive into the recipe, let’s gather our ingredients and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Ingredients:
Ingredients | Amount |
---|---|
Thawed frozen loaf of garlic bread (10 ounces) | 1 loaf |
Ground beef (lean) | 1 pound |
Onion (chopped) | ½ cup |
Shredded cheese (Colby jack) | 2 cups |
Sloppy Joe sauce | 15-ounce can |
Butter (unsalted) | 1 tablespoon |
Salt | To taste |
Pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
Now that we have our ingredients ready, let’s dive into the cooking process.
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- Preparing the Meat Mixture
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the sloppy Joe sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- Preparing the Garlic Bread
- While the meat mixture is simmering, slice the thawed garlic bread loaf in half horizontally.
- Place the garlic bread halves on a baking sheet.
- Assembling the Dish
- Spoon the sloppy Joe mixture evenly over each garlic bread half.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the sloppy Joe mixture.
- Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serving
- Remove from the oven, slice, and serve hot as a delicious and hearty meal.