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To make cheesy garlic bread sloppy joes, you need simple yet tasty ingredients. Start with 1 pound of ground beef or turkey. This meat forms the base of your sloppy joes. You can use the best ground beef for sloppy joes, but lean turkey works well, too.

Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes

If you're craving a quick and tasty meal, try these Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes! This delicious recipe features savory ground beef or turkey smothered in a sweet and tangy sauce, all nestled between crispy garlic bread and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for any dinner occasion, this dish is simple to make and bursting with flavor.
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Ingredients
  

1 lb ground beef or turkey

1 cup onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

4 large whole garlic bread loaves (store-bought or homemade)

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

Cook the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned. Break it apart with a spatula while cooking. Drain any excess fat.

    Add Aromatics: Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

      Mix Sauce Ingredients: Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine everything.

        Simmer: Allow the mixture to simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.

          Prepare Garlic Bread: While the meat mixture simmers, preheat the oven to the package instructions for the garlic bread (or 350°F if homemade).

            Layer Sloppy Joe Filling: Open the garlic bread loaves and spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously onto the bottom half of each loaf.

              Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat filling evenly.

                Bake: Place the topped garlic bread loaves on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is golden.

                  Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley for an extra pop of color. Close the garlic bread halves or serve them open-faced.

                    Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4

                      - Presentation Tips: Serve on a large platter, garnished with a sprinkle of extra parsley. Offer extra napkins, as these sloppy joes can be quite messy but delicious!