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Texas Toast Sloppy Joes

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

✔️ Fast & easy — perfect for weeknights
✔️ Cheesy, buttery, and ultra-comforting
✔️ Made with frozen Texas toast & pantry staples
✔️ Great for feeding a crowd or picky eaters!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard (optional)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 8 slices frozen Texas toast garlic bread
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend)
  • Chopped parsley or green onions (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

🔸 Step 1: Make the Sloppy Joe Filling

  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onions until browned and crumbled (about 6–8 minutes). Drain excess grease.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, brown sugar, mustard, salt & pepper.
  4. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

🔸 Step 2: Toast the Texas Toast

  1. While the filling simmers, bake the Texas toast according to package instructions (usually 425°F for 5–6 minutes per side), until golden and crispy.

🔸 Step 3: Assemble & Melt

  1. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously over each slice of toasted Texas toast.
  2. Top with a handful of shredded cheese.
  3. Place back in the oven for 2–3 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

🔸 Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!

  1. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions, and serve immediately.
  2. Pair with fries, coleslaw, pickles, or a simple salad!

🔁 Variations

  • 🧀 Use mozzarella or pepper jack for a cheesy twist
  • 🥩 Try with BBQ sauce instead of ketchup for BBQ Sloppy Joes
  • 🥬 Add a layer of sautéed bell peppers or spinach under the meat
  • 🥚 Top with a fried egg for a brunch-style version

❄️ Storage Tips

  • Fridge: Store leftover filling in an airtight container for up to 4 days
  • Reheat: Microwave or reheat on the stove. Assemble on fresh toast when ready to eat
  • Freezer: Sloppy joe filling freezes great for up to 3 months

❓ FAQs

Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! Make the meat mixture in advance and just assemble & bake the toast when ready.

Is this spicy?
Nope! But you can add hot sauce, red pepper flakes, or jalapeños for a spicy kick.

Can I make it vegetarian?
Absolutely — use meatless crumbles or lentils for a vegetarian version.

💡 Final Thoughts

Texas Toast Sloppy Joes are a crispy, cheesy, next-level take on a classic — a hit with kids and adults alike! Easy to throw together, super customizable, and guaranteed to satisfy those comfort food cravings.

🍞🔥 Want to try a Tex-Mex version or make it a sloppy joe casserole next? Let me know!