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Sloppy Joe Meatball Bread Boat

Meet a major crowd-pleaser for game day celebrations

Go for a touchdown at your game day party with this crowd-friendly sloppy joe meatball bread boat.

First we make the meatballs—combine ground beef with an egg, bread crumbs, and a few sweet-and-savory elements (like brown sugar and tomato paste). Stir to combine, then roll your meatballs by hand. Cook your meatballs in a deep pan with a splash of vegetable oil until thoroughly browned. This is where the meatballs become sloppy joes: add a can of Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce to the pan and stir to coat the meatballs. While they cook for 9-10 minutes, carve your Italian loaf into a bread boat. Line the boat with slices of creamy provolone cheese, then pop in the oven and bake until the cheese has melted. Add the sloppy joe meatballs to the boat, and top with another layer of provolone. Back into the oven it goes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Hit the finished product with a pinch of parsley for color, and you're ready to play ball.

This slice-and-share bread boat is the perfect for sharing with your friends for The Big Game or on any other game day for the rest of the year. We guarantee it will become a go-to in your playbook!

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