sloppy italians
Better than sloppy joes! Easy and a family favorite.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
These quick and easy sloppy Italians are a delicious meal for any night of the week. The "sloppy" part is similar to a thick meaty marinara sauce. Ricotta, mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses are combined for a creamy and cheesy layer. It reminds us of a lasagna filling. Then, melting cheese on top adds to the last bit of decadence. We served this sandwich on brioche hot dog buns for added richness. If serving a crowd, the recipe can be doubled or tripled.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups spaghetti sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 package hot dog buns or other type of sandwich roll
How To Make sloppy italians
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a skillet, brown ground beef drain. -
Step 2Add spaghetti sauce, granulated garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
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Step 3Meanwhile, combine ricotta, Parmesan, 1/4 cup cheddar, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
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Step 4Spoon meat sauce into buns. Place on a baking sheet or baking dish.
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Step 5Top with cheese mixture.
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Step 6Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
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Step 7Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is GBD (golden brown delicious).
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Category:
Beef
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Keyword:
#easy
Keyword:
#sauce
Keyword:
#lasagna
Keyword:
#weeknight
Keyword:
#sloppy joe
Collection:
Back-to-School
Ingredient:
Beef
Method:
Bake
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