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Sloppy Joe French Bread Slices

Crispy French bread topped with savory sloppy joe meat and melted cheddar cheese, baked until bubbly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven:

    Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Slice bread lengthwise:

    Slice the loaf of bread lengthwise and set on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

  • Sauté onion:

    In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onion in a bit of butter or oil for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

  • Cook beef mixture:

    Add the ground beef, breaking it up until fully cooked. Drain off fat with a paper towel, then mix in the sloppy joe sauce.

  • Assemble sloppy joes:

    Evenly distribute the mixture over both halves of bread and cover with shredded cheese.

  • Bake until bubbly:

    Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the bread edges are crisp.

  • Rest and serve:

    Let rest a few minutes before cutting into pieces. Serve.
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