Description
Garlic bread cheesy sloppy joe bake delivers a mouthwatering fusion of classic comfort foods, blending zesty meat sauce with melted cheese and crispy bread. Hearty layers promise a satisfying meal that brings friends and family together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 loaf garlic bread
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light spray of cooking oil.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbly pieces until no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the meat and return the skillet to the stovetop.
- Create the flavor-packed sauce by stirring together tomato sauce, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper directly into the cooked beef.
- Simmer the beef mixture on low heat for 5 minutes, allowing the seasonings to meld and intensify the overall taste profile.
- Slice the garlic bread into thick sections and arrange them in a single layer across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the seasoned beef mixture evenly over the garlic bread base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese across the entire surface of the beef layer.
- Transfer the assembled dish to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely and turns golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to settle.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and sliced green onions before serving hot.
Notes
- Meat Selection: Choose lean ground beef to minimize excess fat and create a cleaner, more balanced dish.
- Cheese Versatility: Experiment with different cheese varieties like cheddar or provolone for unique flavor profiles.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap regular garlic bread with gluten-free bread or cauliflower crust to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Spice Customization: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for those craving extra heat and bold flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg