Description
This French Bread Sloppy Joe recipe is a quick and delicious twist on the classic sandwich. It combines ground beef, Sloppy Joe sauce, and melted cheese, all baked on top of a French bread loaf for a crispy, cheesy, and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) Manwich Sloppy Joe sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the Sloppy Joe sauce to the cooked meat and stir to combine. Simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- Cut the French bread in half lengthwise and place both halves on a baking sheet.
- Optional: Sprinkle garlic powder over the bread for extra flavor.
- Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture evenly over both halves of the bread.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve.
Notes
- You can use homemade Sloppy Joe sauce instead of canned if preferred.
- Feel free to add chopped onions or bell peppers to the meat for added flavor.
- This recipe is great for feeding a crowd or as a quick family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
