{"id":1430,"date":"2026-01-31T19:58:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T19:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1430"},"modified":"2026-01-31T19:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T19:58:49","slug":"cheesy-sloppy-joe-garlic-toast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/31\/cheesy-sloppy-joe-garlic-toast\/","title":{"rendered":"CHEESY SLOPPY JOE GARLIC TOAST"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHEESY SLOPPY JOE GARLIC TOAST<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tangy homemade sloppy joe piled high on crispy garlic toast and smothered with melted cheddar\u2014comfort food perfection in about 30 minutes!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0INGREDIENTS<\/h2>\n

Sloppy Joe Mixture<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • 1 lb ground beef<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 yellow onion, diced<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 green bell pepper, diced (optional but tasty)<\/li>\n
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
  • 3\/4 cup ketchup<\/li>\n
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste<\/li>\n
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 tsp paprika<\/li>\n
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Garlic Toast<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • 6\u20138 slices thick bread (Texas toast or baguette slices)<\/li>\n
    • 3 tbsp butter, softened<\/li>\n
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
    • 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Cheese Topping<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • 1\u00bd\u20132 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella\/cheddar mix)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \u00a0INSTRUCTIONS<\/h2>\n

        1. Make the Sloppy Joe<\/strong><\/h3>\n
          \n
        1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.<\/li>\n
        2. Add diced onion (and bell pepper if using). Cook 3\u20134 minutes until softened.<\/li>\n
        3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.<\/li>\n
        4. Add ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper.<\/li>\n
        5. Simmer on low for 8\u201310 minutes until thick and saucy. Set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          2. Prepare the Garlic Toast<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          1. Mix butter, minced garlic, and parsley.<\/li>\n
          2. Spread generously on one side of each bread slice.<\/li>\n
          3. Toast in a pan, oven, or air fryer until golden and crispy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            3. Assemble & Melt<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            1. Place garlic toast on a baking tray.<\/li>\n
            2. Spoon sloppy joe mixture generously on top.<\/li>\n
            3. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.<\/li>\n
            4. Broil for 2\u20134 minutes until cheese is bubbly and melted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              \u00a0SERVING TIPS<\/h2>\n
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              • Serve hot with pickles, coleslaw, or fries<\/li>\n
              • Add jalape\u00f1os if you like heat<\/li>\n
              • Swap beef for ground turkey if you want it lighter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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