Transform your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Garlic Parmesan Texas Toast Sloppy Joe recipe—a mouthwatering mashup of comfort food classics!
This super easy dinner recipe is made with frozen Texas toast garlic bread slices loaded with ground beef in a creamy garlic parmesan alfredo sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.
Garlic Parmesan Texas Toast Sloppy Joes are a fun twist on classic sloppy joes.
Instead of a tomato based sauce these sloppy joes have a creamy sauce made with store bought roasted garlic alfredo sauce, chopped garlic, Italian seasoning and shredded parmesan cheese
This ground beef sloppy joe recipe takes less than thirty minutes and produces eight pieces, making it perfect to feed four.
Ingredients You’ll Need for Garlic Parmesan Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
- 8 slices frozen Texas toast garlic bread
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 15 oz roasted garlic alfredo sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- fresh chopped parsley for garnish
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Step by Step Instructions for Making Garlic Parmesan Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
STEP 1:
To make these sloppy joes, I started by placing eight frozen slices of Texas toast garlic bread on a parchment lined baking sheet.
STEP 2:
I placed the baking sheet in the oven and baked the garlic bread slices until they were golden brown around the edges.
I removed the baking sheet from the oven and set it aside.
STEP 3:
While the garlic bread slices were in the oven, I heated a large skillet over medium-high heat.
I added some lean ground beef to the skillet.
I crumbled the ground beef well as it cooked.
STEP 4:
Once the ground beef was fully browned, I added some chopped garlic to the skillet.
I stirred well and continued cooking for about two minutes and then I reduced the heat to low.
STEP 5:
I added a jar of roasted garlic alfredo sauce.
I also added some salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
STEP 6:
I stirred all the ingredients together well.
STEP 7:
I added some shredded parmesan to the skillet and stirred until the cheese was melted.
STEP 8:
I spooned the ground beef mixture onto the garlic bread slices.
I sprinkled shredded mozzarella cheese over the ground beef.
STEP 9:
I placed the baking sheet in the oven under the broiler just until the cheese was fully melted.
STEP 10:
I removed the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkled fresh chopped parsley on top.
With layers of rich flavor and a satisfying crunch, these Garlic Parmesan Texas Toast Sloppy Joes are a quick and delicious way to elevate your weeknight meal.
This recipe combines the nostalgia of classic sloppy joes with the indulgence of cheesy, garlicky Texas toast for a dinner your family will ask for again and again.
Get ready for a messy, cheesy, garlic-filled delight that makes every bite worth the napkins you’ll need!
If you are looking for a fun and unique ground beef dinner recipe, then you need to try these Garlic Parmesan Texas Toast Sloppy Joes!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How should I store these sloppy joes?
- Allow any leftover to cool completely and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For longer storage freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat thoroughly before serving. You can reheat in the microwave but I prefer to use the toaster oven or air fryer to give the bread a crispy texture.
What substitutions could I make?
- Frozen Texas Toast Garlic Bread Slices: You could also use split English muffins or hamburger buns spread with garlic butter for this recipe.
- Lean Ground Beef: Any ground meat would work well for this recipe including ground turkey, chicken or sausage meat.
- Jar of Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce: You can use any kind of jarred alfredo sauce or even make homemade alfredo sauce if you prefer.
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: Provolone and Monterey jack could also work for this recipe.
Garlic Parmesan Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
Transform your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Garlic Parmesan Texas Toast Sloppy Joe recipe—a mouthwatering mashup of comfort food classics! This super easy dinner recipe is made with frozen Texas toast garlic bread slices loaded with ground beef in a creamy garlic parmesan alfredo sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
- 8 slices frozen Texas toast garlic bread
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 15 oz roasted garlic alfredo sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to temperature stated in the directions on your store bought garlic bread.
- Place the garlic bread slices on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook them according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble the ground beef well as it cooks.
- Once the ground beef is fully browned, add the chopped garlic. Stir well and continue cooking for about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low.
- Add the alfredo sauce, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Stir well.
- Add the shredded parmesan to the skillet and stir until the cheese is melted.
- Spoon the saucy ground beef mixture onto the garlic bread slices.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the ground beef.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven under the broiler until the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove the baking sheet in the oven and top the sloppy joes with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 471Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 674mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 29g
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