🍞 Italian Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes 🍞 Dive into the comfort of these cheesy, garlicky Sloppy Joes baked on Italian bread for a twist that turns dinner into a delight! 🥄 Ingredients: - 1 loaf Italian bread - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 teaspoon garlic salt - 1 pound ground beef - ¼ cup yellow onion, chopped - ½ teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon yellow mustard - ¾ cup ketchup - ½ teaspoon kosher salt - ¼ teaspoon black pepper - ½ cup water - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded - 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded - Parsley, chopped for garnish 👨‍🍳 Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Slice the Italian bread lengthwise and place both halves on the prepared sheet, cut side up. 3. Mix the softened butter with garlic salt and spread evenly over the bread halves. 4. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the ground beef and chopped onions until the beef is browned and onions are translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease. 5. Stir in garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper, and water into the beef. Cook until everything is well combined, about 2 minutes. 6. Evenly distribute the sloppy joe mixture over the bread halves, then sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheese. 7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden. 8. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. 🛠 Tips and Tricks: - For a crispier bread base, lightly toast the buttered bread in the oven for 3-4 minutes before adding the sloppy joe mixture. - If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture. - Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven for a quick meal. 📊 Nutritional Information: Per serving: Calories: 460 kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 90mg, Sodium: 1120mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g. ⏱ Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 25 minutes | Serving: 4 servings #ComfortFood #CheesyDelight #SloppyJoes #GarlicBreadLovers #EasyDinners