Cheesy Joe Melts (Print Version)
Buttery garlic bread topped with savory joe mixture and gooey, melted cheese. A cozy combo everyone loves.
# Ingredients:
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1 French bread loaf, split open horizontally.
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Salt and pepper, for seasoning.
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped.
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1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley.
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1 lb of ground beef or turkey, your choice.
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1 green bell pepper, minced.
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2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella.
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1/4 cup of ketchup.
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3/4 cup tomato sauce.
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1 teaspoon of chili powder.
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce.
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1 small onion, diced into small pieces.
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1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
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4 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter.
# Directions:
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Set your oven to 400°F. Cover your baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a skillet, cook the ground meat and drain out the grease. Toss in diced onion, bell pepper, and chopped garlic. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.
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Pour in ketchup, tomato sauce, Worcestershire, sugar, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer gently for about 5-10 minutes.
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Combine parsley, melted butter, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Coat the interior of the bread halves with this mix.
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Spoon the sloppy joe mix over the bread halves, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
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Slide the bread onto the baking tray and bake for 8-10 minutes. Take it out once the cheese is fully melted and the edges are golden.
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Give it a moment to cool off slightly, then slice and serve.
# Notes:
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You can make the meat filling the day before.
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Sturdy bread works best to keep things from getting too soft.
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Filling freezes well on its own.
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Combining a couple of cheeses makes it tastier.
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Feel free to toast the bread first if you'd like.