Sloppy Joe French Bread
Sloppy Joe French Bread is a deliciously hearty twist on the classic Sloppy Joe sandwich. It combines the rich, tangy flavors of the meat mixture with the crispy, chewy texture of French bread. This easy-to-make dish is sure to become a family favorite, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8-10 servings
Preparation Level: Beginner +
What I Love About This Recipe
- The recipe can be made in 30 minutes and ready to serve.
- It’s a super easy recipe that anyone can make with just a few simple ingredients.
- This savory dish has a tangy, slightly sweet flavor from the sloppy joe sauce combined with the hearty ground beef, topped with gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
- French bread
- Yellow onion, finely diced
- Olive oil
- Ground beef (90/10)
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Manwich original sloppy joe sauce
- Shredded Colby jack cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
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How To Make Sloppy Joe French Bread
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the loaf of bread lengthwise and place it face up onto the lined baking sheet.
- Add the olive oil and onion to a large pan and cook over medium-high heat for three minutes or until translucent.
- Add the ground beef and cook until it has browned. Drain the grease and return it to the pan.
- Reduce heat to low and add the garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Manwich sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, mixing thoroughly to combine.
6. Spread the sloppy joe mixture evenly onto each half of the bread and top with shredded cheese.
7. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted and the edges of the bread are crispy and golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Before serving, cut into 1-1 ½ inch slices.
Tips
- Best served immediately while warm.
- Be sure to drain the excess grease before adding the sauce.
- Great for an appetizer or a meal.
Sloppy Joe French Bread
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of French bread
- ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef 90/10
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 15 ounce can of Manwich original sloppy joe sauce
- 2 ½ cups shredded Colby jack cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the loaf of bread lengthwise and place it face up onto the lined baking sheet.
- Add the olive oil and onion to a large pan and cook over medium-high heat for three minutes or until the onions are translucent.
- Add the ground beef and cook until it has browned. Drain the grease and return it to the pan.
- Reduce heat to low and add the garlic powder, salt, pepper, and sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, mixing thoroughly to combine.
- Spread the sloppy joe mixture evenly onto each half of the bread and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted and the edges of the bread are crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Before serving, cut into 1-1 ½ inch slices.
Notes
- Best served immediately while warm.
- Be sure to drain the excess grease before adding the sauce.
