“This Garlic Bread Cheesy Sloppy Joe Bake is the perfect mix of savory, cheesy, and garlicky goodness. So easy and delicious!”

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can (15 oz) sloppy joe sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • 1 package frozen garlic bread slices (or use fresh)
  • 1/2 onion, diced (optional)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  1. Cook the beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.

Add sloppy joe sauce: Stir in the sloppy joe sauce, and if you like, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for a few minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.

Assemble the bake: Place the garlic bread slices (butter side up) in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture on top of the garlic bread.

Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the sloppy joe mixture.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve: Slice and enjoy your cheesy, garlic bread-topped sloppy joe bake!