Oh yes 😏—Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread takes the classic messy sandwich and turns it into a cheesy, garlicky, open-faced dream. Here’s a simple, crowd-pleasing recipe:
🥖 Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread
Servings: 4–6
Time: ~20–25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sloppy joe sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread, halved lengthwise
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic butter)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Optional: sliced pickles or jalapeños for topping
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Sloppy Joe mixture
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned, drain excess fat.
- Stir in sloppy joe sauce, simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
2️⃣ Prepare garlic bread
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix softened butter with minced garlic. Spread over cut sides of bread.
3️⃣ Assemble
- Spoon the sloppy joe mixture over garlic-buttered bread.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
4️⃣ Bake
- Place on a baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5️⃣ Serve
- Slice and enjoy hot. Optional toppings: pickles, jalapeños, or extra shredded cheese.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Cheesy pull-apart: Use a pull-apart bread loaf and stuff sloppy joe mixture between slices.
- Spicy: Add ½ tsp chili powder or hot sauce to sloppy joe mix.
- Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate, bake before serving.
- Extra crispy: Broil 1–2 minutes at the end for a golden top.
If you want, I can also give you a one-pan sheet-pan version, a mini garlic bread sliders version, or a slow-cooker sloppy joe twist.
Do you want me to do one of those?
