Shares

Cheesy, savory comfort food with a touch of sweetness. Doesn’t that sound amazing!? This Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizza is perfect served for just about any occasion, plus it’s fun and easy to make with budget ingredients. We make it often for a quick dinner along with a side of salad, but it’s also the perfect snack for family gatherings and small parties.

If you're looking for fun ground beef dinner ideas, try this easy Sloppy Joe Pizza made with French bread! It's cheesy finger food that's perfect for quick meals as well as simple party food.

Ingredients

  • 1 large loaf French bread
  • ½ yellow onion (optional)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (15oz) can sloppy joe sauce
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Ingredients for making Sloppy Joe Pizza including a loaf of French bread, 1 pound ground beef, a can of Manwich, a cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and an onion.

Step 1

Dice the onions and cook with a little bit of butter or oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until soft and starting to brown.

Grilled diced onions in a frying pan ready to make sloppy Joe pizza.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the pan and crumble until no longer pink. Remove any excess grease and then dump the can of sloppy joe sauce into the pan and mix well with the beef.

Cooked and browned ground beef in a pan topped with a can of Manwich Sloppy Joe Mix.

Step 3

Cut the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise and place onto a large, lined baking sheet. Evenly spread the ground beef mixture over top .

French bread sliced in half on a baking sheet topped with a Sloppy Joe Ground Beef Mixture.

Step 4

Top with a generous amount of shredded cheese. I use about 3 cups but feel free to measure with your heart. You can use cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or a combination of cheeses.

French bread sliced in half on a baking sheet topped with Sloppy Joe Mix and lots of shredded cheese, ready to go into the oven and bake.

Step 5

Bake in the center rack of a 350° F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and edges of the French bread are nice and toasty.

Cheesy Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizza on a baking dish cut into small handheld pieces ready to serve!

Easy peasy! Seriously, if you’re getting bored with the usual recipes you make at home, you’ve got to try this unique way of making Sloppy Joes. I love how it makes for small servings, and the bread gets extra toasty so you get a combination of flavors and textures in each bite.

The Best Cheesy Comfort Food!

Close up view of Sloppy Joe French Bread pizza being grabbed from a serving dish.

Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizza

If you're looking for the ultimate comfort food, your search ends here! This yummy recipe is perfect for just about any occasion including quick weeknight dinners, casual family gatherings, small parties, football Sunday, or anytime you're in the mood for a delicious meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Keyword: comfort food, easy meals, ground beef
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 large loaf French Bread
  • ½ yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (15oz) can sloppy joe sauce
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Cut the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise and place it on your prepared baking sheet.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onions with a bit of oil or butter for 3-4 minutes, or until soft and starting to brown.
  • Add the ground beef to the pan and crumble until no longer pink. Remove any excess grease and mix in the can of sloppy joe sauce.
  • Spread the ground beef mixture evenly over your bread halves and then top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake in the center rack for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the French bread are nice and toasty.
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes, and then slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Any shredded cheese can be used for this recipe including cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Colby Jack. I ended up using about 3 cups of cheese, but measure with your heart!
  • If you're making this yummy recipe for dinner, it's perfect served with a side of salad. 
  • I originally posted this recipe over at one of my other blogs The Lazy Dish. Check it out for more crazy easy recipes like this. 🙂

Step by Step instructions on how to make Sloppy Joe Pizza using just a few simple and budget friendly ingredients including French bread, 1 pound ground beef, an onion, a can of sloppy joes sauce and shredded cheddar cheese to make the best comfort food recipe for any meal.

Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizza Slices are a fun and easy comfort food idea to make at home with just a few ingredients for yummy family meals or even finger food at your next dinner party. Try it for football Sunday! It's a crowd pleaser. Quick and easy comfort food recipe for quick dinners, family get togethers, small parties, game day, football Sunday and more. This Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizza is so delicious and simple to make with just a few basic and cheap ingredients. Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizza | This delicious recipe can be served for any occasion! An easy weeknight meal for your family, small gatherings, football Sunday, game day, or anytime you're hosting a party. It's the ultimate appetizer, snack, or even dinner!

Shares