Open-Faced Garlic Toast Sloppy Joes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• kosher salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups spaghetti sauce (you might want more… or less)
• Italian seasoning to taste, optional
• 8 slices frozen garlic toast
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven according to the garlic toast package instructions.
2. Meanwhile, crumble the ground beef into a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook until done. Remove any excess fat.
3. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning, to taste. Bring to a simmer then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer another 5-10 minutes until sauce has thickened, stirring often.
4. Bake the garlic toast per the package instructions.
5. Spoon meat mixture over bread slices and top with cheese. Return to the oven and turn on the broiler. Broil 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
6. Serve garnished with parsley.

Summary:

This recipe for open-faced garlic toast Sloppy Joes is a delicious twist on the classic Sloppy Joes. By using garlic toast instead of regular buns, you can enjoy the combination of flavors in each bite. The recipe allows for customization, such as using different spaghetti sauces and adding Italian seasoning for extra taste. It is recommended to shred your own cheese at home for the best melting consistency. Serve this comfort food dish garnished with fresh parsley for an added touch. Enjoy the cheesy, flavorful goodness of these open-faced Sloppy Joes!

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