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sloppy italians

(4 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Hollie Cameron
@darhol
Sparks, NV

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.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For sloppy italians

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 2 c
    spaghetti sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    granulated garlic
  • 1 Tbsp
    Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 c
    ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 c
    Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 pkg
    hot dog buns or other type of sandwich roll

How To Make sloppy italians

  • Brown the ground beef.
    1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a skillet, brown ground beef drain.
  • Add seasonings and spaghetti sauce.
    2
    Add spaghetti sauce, granulated garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
  • Combine ricotta, Parmesan, half the cheddar, and half the mozzarella cheese.
    3
    Meanwhile, combine ricotta, Parmesan, 1/4 cup cheddar, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
  • Spoon mixture onto hot dog buns.
    4
    Spoon meat sauce into buns. Place on a baking sheet or baking dish.
  • Top with the cheese mixture.
    5
    Top with cheese mixture.
  • Top with remaining shredded cheese.
    6
    Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
  • Bake until cheese is golden brown.
    7
    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is GBD (golden brown delicious).
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