Description
Texas Toast Sloppy Joes are a delightful twist on the traditional Sloppy Joe, perfect for any occasion. These open-faced sandwiches feature savory ground beef simmered in a rich sauce, all generously layered on crispy Texas toast and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The combination of flavors and textures makes every bite satisfying and enjoyable, turning a simple meal into a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pieces frozen Texas toast
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) Sloppy Joe sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking pan with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef using a spatula to break it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the Sloppy Joe sauce to the beef mixture and stir until combined. Reduce heat while preparing the Texas toast.
- Arrange frozen Texas toast on the baking pan and bake according to package instructions (about 4-5 minutes).
- Once toasted, remove from the oven and top each piece with the beef mixture followed by shredded mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven for another 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 open-faced sandwich (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg