🍞 Italian Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes 🥖

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with a cheesy, garlicky twist on the classic sloppy joe. Perfect for a quick family dinner or a hearty lunch!

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

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut the Italian bread loaf lengthwise into two halves and place them cut side up on the prepared sheet.
3. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with garlic salt. Spread this mixture over the bread halves.
4. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef and onions until the beef is browned and the onions are soft, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
5. Stir in garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper, and water into the skillet. Mix well until everything is combined.
6. Evenly distribute the sloppy joe mixture over the two bread halves. Sprinkle both types of cheese over the top.
7. Bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Remove from oven, cut into slices, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 460 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 10g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, use lean ground beef or even ground turkey.
- If you're in a rush, pre-made garlic butter can save time.
- Add a dash of hot sauce to the sloppy joe mix for an extra kick.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 25 minutes | Serving: 4

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