Description
Italian Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes combine smoky beef, melted mozzarella, and aromatic Italian seasoning on crisp garlic‑infused bread for a quick, satisfying meal. This easy recipe delivers bold flavor, cheesy goodness, and a crunchy bite, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Ready in under thirty minutes, it offers a delicious twist on classic sloppy joes that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices garlic bread
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake garlic bread slices until golden.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add ground beef, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; brown thoroughly.
- Remove from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheese.
- Spoon beef mixture over each garlic‑bread slice and top with remaining cheese.
- Return to oven and bake 5‑7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra spice, add crushed red pepper flakes to the beef. Use fresh garlic bread for best texture. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days
- reheat in a 350°F oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Quick Dinners
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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