Description
Mouthwatering garlic bread sloppy joes bring classic comfort food to a delicious new level. Melted cheese, savory ground beef, and buttery garlic toast combine for a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 (10.75 ounces/305 grams) can condensed tomato soup
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Bread and Cheese:
- 8 slices frozen garlic bread
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded colby jack cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic bread according to package instructions at the recommended temperature, typically around 425°F.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and thoroughly brown the ground beef, ensuring no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the meat and return to the pan.
- Incorporate condensed tomato soup, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, onion powder, salt, and garlic powder into the beef.
- Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- While the meat mixture develops, bake the garlic bread on a sheet pan until golden and crisp.
- After baking, generously spread the sloppy joe mixture across each garlic bread slice.
- Sprinkle colby jack cheese over the topped bread and return to the oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a minute before serving.
- Pair with complementary side dishes like Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad or Roasted Green Beans for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Customize Meat Selection by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for healthier protein alternatives.
- Control Spice Level by adjusting mustard and Worcestershire sauce quantities to match individual heat preferences.
- Make Cheese Variations more interesting by experimenting with different cheese types like mozzarella, cheddar, or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Create Gluten-Free Version by using gluten-free garlic bread or substituting with cauliflower toast for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg