Make Ahead Cheesy Joes Recipes

MAKE-AHEAD SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the sausage, beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.Remove the centers from the tops and bottoms of each bun. Tear removed bread into small pieces; add to skillet. Set buns aside. , Stir in remaining ingredients into sausage mixture. Spoon about 1/3 cupful onto the bottom of each bun; replace tops. Wrap individually in heavy-duty foil. , Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through or freeze for up to 3 months. , To use frozen sandwiches: Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until heated through.

MAKE-AHEAD CHEESY GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Split sandwich rolls in half lengthwise and set aside.
• Place peeled garlic cloves into food processor and pulse a few times to mince.
• Add softened butter, garlic powder, black pepper, and half of the cheese. Process mixture until smooth and fluffy.
• Spread generously onto each sandwich roll. Place rolls face up on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle remaining cheese onto the rolls, pressing down to make it stick. (note: you can process all the cheese with the butter, if you want. It works either way.).
• Sprinkle rolls with dried parsley.
• Cover and freeze until firm, then store in sealable freezer bags.
• When ready to bake, take out the number of frozen rolls you want to serve, and bake at 450°F for about 7-10 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly browned around the edges.

MAKE-AHEAD CHEESY JOE'S

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef and onion. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the relish.
• Spread processed cheese sauce on each bun half, place a scoop of the meat mixture between the halves. Wrap each sandwich in foil and refrigerate or freeze until needed. Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until hot, 5 to 10 minutes if refrigerated, 20 minutes if frozen.