Description
Cheesy Sloppy Joe Toast is a delicious twist on the classic sandwich. Savory sloppy joe filling loaded with ground beef, veggies, and spices, topped with melted cheddar cheese on thick slices of bread, baked to perfection. This open-faced sandwich is a comfort food favorite that’s quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
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For the Sloppy Joe Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly:
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (sourdough or Texas toast)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the Filling: In a skillet, cook olive oil, ground beef, onion, and bell pepper until browned. Add garlic and seasonings. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble: Place bread slices on the baking sheet. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture over each slice. Top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the bread lightly before topping.
- You can use ground turkey or plant-based meat as a substitution.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
