Sloppy Joe French Bread
This easy weeknight dinner, featuring a loaf of French bread, ground beef, and Manwich sauce, is a delicious twist on the classic Sloppy Joe. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even game day, it offers a cheesy twist, making it a real crowd-pleaser.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 493kcal
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g