Description
Saucy garlic toast sloppy joes combine hearty beef with zesty flavors for a crowd-pleasing meal. Crisp bread serves as the perfect base, making this dish a delightful twist on classic comfort food you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Seasonings:
- Kosher salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning to taste (optional)
Sauce and Toppings:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) spaghetti sauce
- 8 slices frozen garlic toast
- 1 cup (113 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the garlic toast packaging for optimal crispiness.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, break down the ground beef into small crumbles. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the beef, then introduce spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring periodically until the sauce thickens and develops rich flavor.
- Arrange garlic toast on a baking sheet and bake according to package instructions until achieving a golden, crisp texture.
- Transfer baked garlic toast to a serving plate and generously layer the prepared meat sauce over each slice.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese across the sauced toast, ensuring even coverage.
- Activate the oven’s broiler and place the topped toast underneath for 1-2 minutes. Monitor closely to melt the cheese without burning, watching for a bubbly and slightly golden cheese surface.
- Remove from broiler and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately while hot and cheese is still melted.
Notes
- Quick Meat Selection Choose lean ground beef for a healthier version, or swap with ground turkey for lower fat content without sacrificing flavor.
- Sauce Customization Experiment with different marinara or tomato sauces to create unique taste profiles, like spicy arrabbiata or herb-infused varieties.
- Cheese Variations Replace mozzarella with cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack for diverse cheese experiences and added depth.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Use gluten-free garlic toast or cauliflower toast as a base to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg