Description
A comforting and hearty Cheesy Sloppy Joe Toast recipe that combines savory ground beef simmered in smoky BBQ sloppy joe sauce, served atop crispy Texas Toast garlic bread and topped with melted mozzarella or provolone cheese. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal in about 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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Meat Mixture
- 2 lbs ground beef, cooked and drained
- 2 cans sloppy joe sauce (Del Monte recommended for smoky BBQ flavor)
- Liquid smoke (optional, for extra smokiness)
Toast
- 2 boxes Texas Toast garlic bread with cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese or sliced provolone (enough to top each slice)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the sloppy joe sauce and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add liquid smoke if desired for extra smokiness.
- Prepare the Garlic Toast: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange garlic toast on a cookie sheet and bake for 5 minutes until slightly crispy and warmed through.
- Assemble the Dish: Remove the toast from the oven. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly over each garlic toast slice. Top with shredded mozzarella or sliced provolone cheese.
- Bake: Return the assembled toast to the oven and bake for an additional 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving to allow the cheese to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use liquid smoke sparingly to avoid overpowering the meat mixture.
- Choose a good-quality sloppy joe sauce for richer flavor.
- You can substitute mozzarella with provolone or any other melting cheese you prefer.
- Drain excess fat carefully to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
- Serve with a side of pickles or coleslaw for a complete meal.
