Description
French Bread Sloppy Joes is a delicious twist on the classic recipe, combining savory sloppy joe filling with cheesy goodness on a toasted French bread base. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
For The Bread
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
- 1/2 cup Butter, softened
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
For The Sloppy Joe Mixture
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1/4 cup Yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Yellow mustard
- 3/4 cup Ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 cup Water
For The Topping
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, grated
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp Parsley, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Mix butter, garlic powder, and salt. Spread evenly on bread slices. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with onions. Drain excess grease.
- Add water, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the beef. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cheddar cheese and pepper jack cheese to a bowl and mix until combined well.
- Spread the Sloppy Joe mixture evenly on the bread halves. Top with both cheeses.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted. Optional: Broil for 1 minute for a golden top.
- Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with parsley, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Leftover Storage & Reheating: Let any leftover French Bread Sloppy Joes cool to room temperature, then wrap them in foil or store in an airtight container in the fridge, where they’ll be good for 3-4 days. When you’re ready to reheat, pop them in a preheated 350°F oven for about 10-15 minutes, or if you’re in a hurry, give them a quick zap in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 693 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1397mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
