🍞 Italian Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes 🧀

Savor the comfort of home with every bite! Perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a quick, satisfying meal.

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️  
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Parsley, chopped for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳  
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Slice the Italian bread loaf lengthwise into two halves and place them cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter and garlic salt. Generously spread this mixture over the bread halves.
4. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef and chopped onions until the beef is thoroughly browned, about 8-10 minutes; drain any excess grease.
5. Stir in garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper, and water into the skillet with the beef, mixing well.
6. Evenly distribute the sloppy joe mixture over the bread halves, then sprinkle both types of cheese on top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Slice and serve garnished with chopped parsley.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎  
- Calories: 460 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 22g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡  
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef and use low-fat cheeses.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sloppy joe mix for an extra kick.

⏳ Preparation Time ⏳  
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 25 minutes | Serving: 4 servings