Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ To Make the Garlic Bread Base

01 - 1 teaspoon of garlic salt, to give it that tasty zing
02 - Half a cup of room-temperature unsalted butter, nice and creamy
03 - A loaf of Italian bread that’s fresh and ready for action

→ For the Sloppy Joe Mixture

04 - 1/2 cup water
05 - 3/4 cup of ketchup you love most
06 - 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
07 - 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
08 - 1/4 cup of finely diced yellow onions
09 - A sprinkle (1/2 teaspoon) of kosher salt
10 - A dash of black pepper, about 1/4 teaspoon
11 - One pound of fresh ground beef

→ For the Cheesy Layer

12 - A handful of parsley, chopped fresh for garnish
13 - A cup of shredded cheddar cheese, nice and sharp
14 - A cup of mozzarella, shredded and gooey

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F. Slice the Italian bread down the middle and spread softened butter all over the cut sides. Sprinkle garlic salt evenly on top. Put the bread halves on a baking tray and bake them for 10 minutes until they’re crisp and smell great.
02 - In a pan over medium heat, toss in the ground beef with the chopped onions. Break the meat into smaller bits as it cooks. Once the beef is browned and cooked through, get rid of any extra grease.
03 - Stir in the mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and the water. Turn the heat down a bit and let it all simmer for about five minutes, letting the mixture become thick and saucy.
04 - Spread the hot, flavorful sloppy joe mixture generously over the baked garlic bread halves. Don’t hold back—load it up as much as you like.
05 - Sprinkle a mix of mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top of your loaded bread halves. Make sure every inch is covered in cheesy goodness.
06 - Pop everything back in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the cheese is all melted and bubbly. Sprinkle some parsley on top, slice it up, and serve right away while it’s hot!

# Notes:

01 - This dish brings together sloppy joe flavors with crispy garlic bread—two favorites in one!
02 - Perfect for a quick dinner when you want something hearty and satisfying.
03 - Crank up the spice with some red pepper flakes if you like a fiery kick!

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