Indulgent Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joe Melts to Savor
Irresistible Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joe Melts combine savory ground meat, cheese, and garlic on thick-cut bread for a comforting dinner.
Equipment
- Skillet
- baking sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 lb Ground Beef or Turkey or lentils/tempeh for vegetarian option
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/2 cup Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
For the Melts
- 4 slices Thick-Cut Bread Sourdough or Ciabatta
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 tbsp Butter for greasing
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or turkey, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low for 5-7 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butter one side of each slice of bread and place them butter-side down on a baking sheet.
- Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto each slice of bread. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with parsley, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add pickled jalapeños before baking. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.