🍕 Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizzas – Quick, Cheesy & Messy in the Best Way
Sloppy Joe French bread pizzas are loaded with saucy ground beef, gooey cheese, and toasted bread for the perfect mashup of comfort food and easy dinner. They’re fast, fun, and always a hit.
Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizzas
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
10
minutesCalories
430
kcalEverything you love about sloppy joes… now on crispy French bread with bubbly cheese. It’s fast, fun, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or party snack!
✅ Just 20 minutes start to finish
✅ Kid-friendly, crowd-approved
✅ Bold, cheesy, satisfying flavor
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Ingredients
1/2 loaf French bread, sliced lengthwise
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
3/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp mustard
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Cook the Filling: Brown ground beef in a skillet with chopped onion and garlic until fully cooked. Drain grease.
- Add Sauce: Stir in ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar. Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble: Place French bread halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Spoon sloppy joe mixture evenly over each half.
- Top & Toast: Sprinkle with mozzarella and broil 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Slice into pieces and serve warm.
Notes
- ✅ Try using burger buns instead for individual servings.
✅ Add sliced pickles or jalapeños for extra bite.
✅ Use shredded cheddar or a mix of cheeses if preferred.
✅ CLICK HERE to see which frying pan we use for fast skillet meals.