Homemade Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joe Melts
Elevate your dinner experience with these Homemade Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joe Melts! This delightful dish features a luscious filling of savory ground beef simmered in rich tomato sauce, all layered between crispy garlic butter bread and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these melts deliver comfort food satisfaction that everyone will love. With quick prep and cooking times, you can enjoy a hearty meal in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 4 slices thick-cut bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat and add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings, simmering for about 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix softened butter with garlic powder and parsley, then spread on both sides of each bread slice.
- On a baking sheet, layer the beef mixture between two slices of bread topped with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg