Description
Dive into the ultimate comfort food combo with this Garlic Bread Cheesy Sloppy Joe Bake! Juicy, seasoned beef paired with buttery garlic bread and melty cheese makes for an easy, satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Sloppy Joe Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup Sloppy Joe sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Bread Layer:
- 1 baguette or Italian bread, sliced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in Sloppy Joe sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Arrange bread slices in the prepared dish, slightly overlapping. Brush with melted butter mixed with garlic powder.
- Spread the Sloppy Joe mixture evenly over the bread. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For extra cheesiness, add more mozzarella or cheddar.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Garlic bread, sloppy joe, casserole, cheesy bake, comfort food