The perfect game day appetizer, snack, or even a casual meal — quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing.
This simple recipe uses just five ingredients: French bread, ground beef, sloppy joe sauce, shredded cheese, and diced onion. Assemble, bake, slice, and enjoy — it disappears fast!
It’s ideal for hungry crowds, so I often make it for football parties, family gatherings, or any get-together where meat-and-cheese lovers are present. It also makes a comforting Sunday snack at home that both kids and adults enjoy.
Meaty, cheesy, and irresistibly easy.
Start by dicing the onion and sautéing it in a bit of butter or oil until soft. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up as you go. Drain excess grease, then stir in the sloppy joe sauce to coat the meat.
Slice the French bread lengthwise and place the halves on a lined baking sheet. Spread the meat mixture evenly over the bread, top with shredded cheddar, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10–15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread edges are toasty. Let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve.
The classic Manwich-style sloppy joe sauce gives this topping a sweet-and-savory balance with a hint of tang that pairs perfectly with the beef and cheese.
These sloppy joe French bread slices are hard to resist — be prepared to eat more than your fair share!
A close-up view of what’s coming out of the oven.
Sloppy Joe French Bread Slices
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (15 ounce) can sloppy joe sauce
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C).
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Cut the bread loaf in half lengthwise and place both halves on a lined baking sheet.
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In a large sauté pan, cook the diced onion in a little butter or oil for 3–4 minutes, until soft.
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Add the ground beef and crumble it, cooking until no pink remains.
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Drain any excess grease or blot with paper towels, then stir in the sloppy joe sauce.
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Spread the meat mixture evenly over the bread halves and sprinkle with shredded cheddar.
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Bake 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden at the edges.
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Let cool a few minutes, slice into portions, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
If you enjoy this recipe, you might also like other easy ground beef dinners and quick family meals.
