Description
Cheesy Sloppy Joe Toast is a quick, comforting twist on classic sloppy joes by piling saucy, seasoned ground meat onto crisp toasted bread and topping it with melted cheese. It’s an easy, satisfying meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4–6 thick‑sliced bread slices (sourdough, Texas toast, or French bread)
- 1–1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or other melty cheese)
- Olive oil or butter (for toasting the bread)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef and cook until the onion is soft, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the mixture thickens and is well combined.
- While the meat simmers, toast the bread slices. Brush each slice with a little butter or olive oil and toast in a pan or under the broiler until golden.
- Place the toasted bread on a baking sheet. Spoon a generous amount of the sloppy joe mixture onto each slice.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of each toast.
- Broil in the oven for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy with a fork and knife if things get extra saucy!
Notes
- For a lighter or vegetarian version, swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant‑based crumbles.
- Add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the meat mixture for extra heat.
- Use mozzarella, pepper jack, or a blend of cheeses for different flavor and meltiness.
- Top with sliced pickles, fresh herbs, or a drizzle of ranch for extra flair.
- Using garlic bread as the base adds extra savory flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesy toast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
