A flavorful twist on the classic! Perfect for a quick dinner or game day meal.
Smokey Sloppy Joe and Provolone is a bold and flavorful twist on the classic Sloppy Joe. This dish combines savory ground beef cooked in a smoky barbecue-inspired sauce, layered generously over crispy garlic Texas Toast. Topped with melted provolone cheese, it delivers a perfect balance of tangy, smoky, and cheesy goodness. Perfect for a hearty dinner or a fun game-day treat, this recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to please!
Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey), cooked and drained
2 cans Sloppy Joe sauce (like Del Monte Smokey BBQ or your favorite brand)
Optional: Add ½ tsp liquid smoke for extra depth
2 boxes Texas Toast Garlic Bread with Cheese
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese or 8 slices provolone
Optional: Keto garlic toast for a low-carb option
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). - Prepare the Meat Filling:
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat.
Stir in the Sloppy Joe sauce. Simmer the mixture for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
- Toast the Garlic Bread:
Arrange the Texas Toast garlic bread on a baking sheet.
Bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly crisped.
- Assemble:
Remove the bread from the oven and top each piece with a generous spoonful of the meat mixture.
Add shredded mozzarella or a slice of provolone on top of the meat.
- Bake Again:
Return to the oven and bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional Keto Twist:
For a low-carb version, replace Texas Toast with garlic-flavored keto bread. Follow the same assembly steps.
- Serve:
Enjoy these open-faced Smokey Sloppy Joe garlic bread bakes as a meal or party snack. Serve with a side salad or veggie sticks for a balanced plate.
Tips:
Sprinkle fresh parsley or red pepper flakes on top for garnish.
To make it more kid-friendly, add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or a dash of your favorite BBQ sauce before serving.
Enjoy!