Description
These Sloppy Joe Bread Boats combine the savory goodness of a classic sloppy joe sandwich with a crispy baked Italian bread base, topped with melted mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Sloppy Joe Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup yellow onion, chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ¾ cup (180 g) ketchup
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup water
Topping
- 1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar, shredded
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the bread boats.
- Prepare the Bread: Slice the Italian bread loaf lengthwise into two halves, placing both halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix softened butter with garlic salt and spread evenly over the cut sides of the bread. Set aside while preparing the filling.
- Cook Sloppy Joe Filling: Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onions, cooking until the beef is no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any grease. Stir in garlic powder, yellow mustard, ketchup, kosher salt, black pepper, and water until well combined and heated through.
- Assemble Bread Boats: Evenly distribute the sloppy joe mixture over the buttered bread halves. Top each side generously with shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Place the assembled bread boats in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from oven, cut into serving pieces, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili powder or hot sauce to the sloppy joe mixture.
- You can substitute Italian bread with French baguette or ciabatta if preferred.
- Leftover sloppy joe filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and flavor compared to pre-shredded options.
- For a crispier crust, toast the bread under the broiler for 1-2 minutes before adding the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Sloppy Joe, Bread Boats, Baked Sandwich, Ground Beef, Italian Bread, Melted Cheese
