This Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread Casserole is the perfect dish for a busy weeknight. Buttery garlic bread, topped with traditional sloppy joe filling, and smothered in creamy mozzarella cheese. What more could you ask for in a meal?
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Why you'll love this recipe
If you ask me, the best part of this fun dinner is that the whole family will love it and won't have any complaints. (At least I didn't!!)
Also, you only need simple ingredients, so you won't have to spend a ton of money at the grocery store to make this meal. It's a delicious comfort food that will quickly become a family favorite for weeknights.
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
- ground beef
- Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce
- frozen peppers and onions
- Texas Toast Garlic Bread
- shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom.
- Preheat the oven, prep the casserole dish, set aside.
- Bake the garlic bread in the preheated oven. Remove, set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, drain if desired.
- Add the frozen peppers and onions and cook until the vegetables are tender. Add the sloppy joe sauce and simmer.
- Spoon the saucy meat mixture over the garlic bread. Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
Equipment
- casserole dish
- large skillet
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FAQ's
Absolutely! Leftover bread will work great in this easy recipe. You can even use stale bread since the sloppy joe mix softens it up.
This classic dish got its name from a cook named Joe at a cafe in Sioux City, Iowa. He added tomato sauce to loose meat sandwiches and the name "sloppy joe" was born.
The bread will soften, but it will not be mushy. Leftovers will be softer than the freshly baked dish.
Top Tip
I like to use the creamy melting cheese like mozzarella a blend. It makes the best gooey cheese topping!
- I used a box of Texas toast garlic bread for this recipe, but homemade French bread topped with garlic butter would also work. The cheese garlic bread slices would also work.
- Make sure you layer the garlic bread slices in a single layer at the bottom of a baking dish so that they cook evenly, and brown up nicely.
Variations
Budget-friendly variations
- Not a fan of ground beef? Swap it out for ground turkey instead.
- If your family doesn't enjoy sloppy joe sauce you can use a jar of your favorite marinara sauce instead to make this delicious dish. And if you want to take this dish to the next level, add some pepperoni slices on top of the cheese for a pizza inspiration.
Storage
Refrigerate - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Freezer - I don't recommend that you freeze this dish, as it could affect the texture of the cheese and bread. Don't worry though, you most likely won't have leftovers, it's that good!
Reheat - To reheat, you can either use the microwave or bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10-15 minutes.
Related recipes
- This Sloppy Joe Casserole is the perfect weeknight dinner when you want something different that is still comforting. Filled with pasta, cheesy, and flavor you can't go wrong.
- Are you looking for the perfect sloppy joes recipe? If so, next time give this Old Fashioned Sloppy Joe recipe. Your family will love it.
- Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole is a delicious twist on this classic family favorite meal that is easy to make and the perfect comfort food.
- Sloppy Joe Sliders are the perfect finger food for any gathering. These mini sandwiches are full of flavor and cheesy goodness. They will wow your guests at your next party.
Serve with
- A simple green and healthy side dish like these Roasted Green Beans and Carrots to pair with this hearty meal.
- This Heirloom Tomato Salad is light and fresh, making it a perfect addition to balance out the richness of this delicious recipe.
- Do you love a sweet treat after dinner? If so, this Cream Cheese Pineapple Pie is the perfect dessert to end your meal.
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There are also many different ways that you can serve sloppy joes. Leave me a comment down below and let me know what your favorite sloppy joe recipe is.
Garlic Bread Casserole
Equipment
- 1 9x13 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound ground beef
- 30 ounces Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce that's two cans of sauce.
- 1 cup frozen peppers and onions
- 8 slices Texas Toast Garlic Bread
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the garlic bread in the bottom of the casserole dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove, set aside.
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat in a large skillet, drain the grease.
- Add the frozen peppers and onions to the meat. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Then add the sloppy joe sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the saucy meat mixture over the baked garlic bread. Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- If desired, place the casserole under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until the top of the casserole is golden brown. Enjoy!
L says
This was great and so easy to put together.
Debra Clark says
Wonderful, I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe!