Here’s a delicious twist on a classic comfort food: Texas Toast Sloppy Joes — buttery garlic toast topped with hearty, saucy beef and melty cheese. It’s quick, family-friendly, and perfect for weeknight dinners or party snacks!
🍞 Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
🍔 Ingredients:
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1 box (8 slices) frozen Texas Toast (garlic or cheese flavor)
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1 lb (450g) ground beef
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½ small onion, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 cup Sloppy Joe sauce (store-bought or homemade – see below)
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1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
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Optional: chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
🔥 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
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Preheat according to Texas Toast package instructions (usually 425°F / 220°C).
2. Bake the Texas Toast:
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Place toast slices on a baking sheet.
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Bake halfway (about 4–5 minutes), then remove from oven — you’ll finish baking them with toppings.
3. Make the Sloppy Joe Mixture:
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In a skillet over medium heat:
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Cook ground beef until browned; drain excess fat.
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Add onions and garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes.
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Stir in Sloppy Joe sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
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🔄 Homemade Sauce Option:
Mix ½ cup ketchup, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp mustard, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper.
4. Assemble Toasts:
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Spoon the meat mixture generously over each partially baked Texas toast slice.
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Top with shredded cheese.
5. Bake Again:
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Return to oven and bake 5–7 more minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
🌿 Serve With:
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Pickles or a side salad
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Crinkle fries or tater tots
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Corn on the cob or coleslaw
🧊 Storage & Reheating:
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Store meat mixture separately for 3–4 days.
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Toast and top fresh when ready to eat.
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Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
Would you like a spicy version, a ground turkey swap, or a slider variation with mini garlic toast? Let me know!