Cheesy Sloppy Joe Garlic Toast (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Sloppy Joe Mixture

01 - 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - ½ medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 8 ounces tomato sauce
04 - ¼ cup ketchup
05 - 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

→ For Assembly

10 - 8 pieces frozen garlic toast
11 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, cooking for 6-8 minutes while breaking up the meat with a spatula until no pink remains and onions are softened. Drain off any excess grease.
03 - Add tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder to the beef mixture. Stir everything together until well combined.
04 - Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
05 - Place the frozen garlic toast pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Top each piece with a generous scoop of the sloppy joe mixture, spreading it evenly to the edges.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each loaded toast. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the bread is golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. These are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or easy dinner served with a side salad.

# Notes:

01 - Frozen garlic toast works perfectly and saves time
02 - Don't skip draining the grease - it prevents soggy toast
03 - The brown sugar balances the tangy tomato and mustard flavors
04 - Spread the sloppy joe mixture to the edges so every bite has flavor
05 - These can be made ahead and reheated in the oven