Italian Garlic Bread Joes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bread
01 -
1 loaf Italian bread
02 -
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
03 -
1 teaspoon garlic salt
→ Sloppy Joe Filling
04 -
1 pound ground beef
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¼ cup yellow onion, chopped
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon yellow mustard
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¾ cup ketchup
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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½ cup water
→ Topping
12 -
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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Parsley, chopped for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Slice the loaf of bread lengthwise into two halves. Place both halves of the bread onto the lined baking sheet, cut side up.
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In a small bowl, combine the butter and garlic salt. Spread the butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread. Set aside while you prepare the sloppy joe filling.
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In a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onions until the beef is no longer pink (8-10 minutes). Drain grease. Stir in garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper, and water until combined.
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Divide the sloppy joe mixture between both halves of the bread. Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
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Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
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Cut into pieces and serve with parsley as garnish.