Cheesy Sloppy Joes on Toasted Garlic Butter Bread
Ingredients:
1 loaf Italian bread
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix softened butter with garlic salt and chopped parsley. Spread evenly over both bread halves.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 7–9 minutes, or until golden and slightly crispy.
While the bread bakes, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns.
Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
Once bread is done, spoon sloppy joe mixture evenly over each garlic bread half.
Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Return to oven and bake for another 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Slice into portions and serve hot.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 430 kcal | Servings: 6 servings