CHEESY SLOPPY JOE GARLIC TOAST

CHEESY SLOPPY JOE GARLIC TOAST

Tangy homemade sloppy joe piled high on crispy garlic toast and smothered with melted cheddar—comfort food perfection in about 30 minutes!

 INGREDIENTS

Sloppy Joe Mixture

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced (optional but tasty)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Garlic Toast

• 6–8 slices thick bread (Texas toast or baguette slices)
• 3 tbsp butter, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

Cheese Topping

• 1½–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella/cheddar mix)

 INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make the Sloppy Joe

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
2. Add diced onion (and bell pepper if using). Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Add ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Simmer on low for 8–10 minutes until thick and saucy. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Garlic Toast

1. Mix butter, minced garlic, and parsley.
2. Spread generously on one side of each bread slice.
3. Toast in a pan, oven, or air fryer until golden and crispy.

3. Assemble & Melt

1. Place garlic toast on a baking tray.
2. Spoon sloppy joe mixture generously on top.
3. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
4. Broil for 2–4 minutes until cheese is bubbly and melted.

 SERVING TIPS

• Serve hot with pickles, coleslaw, or fries
• Add jalapeños if you like heat
• Swap beef for ground turkey if you want it lighter