The perfect game day appetizer, snack, or even a quick meal — easy, fast, and crowd-pleasing.
This simple recipe uses just 5 ingredients: French bread, ground beef, sloppy joe sauce, shredded cheddar, and diced onion. Bake until the cheese bubbles, slice, and watch it disappear.
Ideal for hungry crowds, this dish is a favorite at football parties, family gatherings, or lazy Sundays at home. Kids and adults alike enjoy the hearty, cheesy flavor.
A meaty, cheesy snack that’s quick and satisfying.
Start by dicing the onion and sautéing it until soft. Add the ground beef and cook, crumbling it, until no pink remains. Drain any excess grease, then stir in the sloppy joe sauce until everything is evenly coated.
Slice the French bread lengthwise and set the halves on a baking sheet. Spread the beef mixture over the bread and top generously with shredded cheddar. Bake at 350°F for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread edges are golden. Let cool briefly, slice, and serve.
The classic canned sloppy joe sauce adds a sweet-and-tangy finish that pairs perfectly with the savory beef and melting cheddar.
These sloppy joe French bread slices are hard to resist — they disappear fast!
A close-up so you know what to expect.
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 oven to 350° F.
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Cut the bread loaf in half lengthwise and place the 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 excess grease or blot with paper towels, then stir in the sloppy joe sauce.
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Spread the beef mixture evenly over the bread halves and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
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Bake 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bread edges are toasty.
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Let cool a few minutes, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
If you enjoy this recipe, try other easy ground beef dinners for simple family meals.
