The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup!
If you’re craving a combination of two classic dishes—garlic bread and sloppy joes—this Garlic Bread Cheesy Sloppy Joe Bake will quickly become your new favorite. With layers of saucy, savory beef and gooey melted cheese, all topped with crispy garlic bread, this bake is perfect for a family dinner or a crowd-pleasing party dish.
Ingredients:
For the Sloppy Joe Filling:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce or sloppy joe sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for a sweeter sloppy joe)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Bread Layer:
- 1 loaf French bread (or garlic bread loaf)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional for extra garlic flavor)
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
For the Cheesy Layer:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese