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Sloppy Joe French Bread

This Sloppy Joe French Bread is the ultimate crowd-pleasing comfort food. A crispy loaf of French bread loaded with saucy ground beef and melted cheddar cheese—what’s not to love? It’s quick, filling, and makes a perfect party appetizer, weeknight dinner, or game-day snack!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf of French bread
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 15 oz can sloppy joe sauce
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet.
  2. Slice the bread loaf in half lengthwise and place it cut-side up on the sheet.
  3. In a skillet, sauté onion with oil or butter until soft.
  4. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
  5. Drain excess grease, then stir in sloppy joe sauce.
  6. Spread mixture over bread halves and top with cheese.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/sloppy-joe-french-bread/

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a dash of garlic powder or hot sauce to the meat mixture.
  • You can toast the bread halves for a few minutes before adding toppings if you like a crispier base.
  • Use a blend of cheeses for even more melty goodness—try mozzarella, Colby jack, or pepper jack.