French Bread Sloppy Joes Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Enjoy this easy, cheesy French Bread Sloppy Joe recipe, ideal for parties or a fun family meal. A tasty, crunchy twist on a classic!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Course: Appetizer, Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: french bread, Ground beef, onions

Servings:

Calories: 693kcal

Ingredients

For The Bread

1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
1/2 cup Butter softened
1 tsp Garlic powder
1/4 tsp Kosher salt

For The Sloppy Joe Mixture

1 lb Ground beef
1/4 cup Yellow onion diced
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Yellow mustard
3/4 cup Ketchup
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
1/2 cup Water

For The Topping

1 cup Pepper Jack cheese grated
1 cup Cheddar cheese grated
1 tbsp Parsley optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place on a lined baking sheet.
1 loaf French bread
Mix butter, garlic powder, and salt. Spread evenly on bread slices. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
1/2 cup Butter, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with onions. Drain excess grease.
1 lb Ground beef, 1/4 cup Yellow onion
Add water, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the beef. Simmer for 5 minutes.
1/2 tsp Garlic powder, 1 tsp Yellow mustard, 3/4 cup Ketchup, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp Kosher salt, 1/2 cup Water, 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Add the cheddar cheese and pepper jack cheese to a bowl and mix until combined well.
1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, 1 cup Cheddar cheese
Spread the Sloppy Joe mixture evenly on the bread halves. Top with both cheeses.
Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted. Optional: Broil for 1 minute for a golden top.
Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with parsley, slice, and serve.
1 tbsp Parsley

Notes

Leftover Storage & Reheating: Let any leftover French Bread Sloppy Joes cool to room temperature, then wrap them in foil or store in an airtight container in the fridge, where they'll be good for 3-4 days. When you're ready to reheat, pop them in a preheated 350°F oven for about 10-15 minutes, or if you're in a hurry, give them a quick zap in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.

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