Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe (2024)

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Karly Campbell

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This sloppy joe cornbread casserole combines two of my favorite things – sweet and tangy meat with an easy cornbread casserole recipe! My whole family devours this anytime I make it, which is pretty often since it’s so stinkin’ easy!

Family dinners, man. I love them.

We’re pretty big on eating at the dining room table and when we were looking at houses to buy I was completely shocked at the number of houses that didn’t even have dining rooms or a space to put a table in the kitchen.

Where do people eat? On the couch?? I mean, that sounds lovely and all, but what about the kids?

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Can you imagine handing a kid a sloppy joe and sending him off to your carpeted living room? I die just thinking about that.

No, we eat at the table in our house, partially because I think it’s just easier, partially because there is no carpeting anywhere in sight, and partially because I’m a mean mom.

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Where do you guys do dinner?

Speaking of sloppy joes, we love them in this house! Do you remember this sloppy joe tater tot casserole? Always a hit and it’s super popular among readers, too!

Well, I’m the (self-proclaimed) casserole queen, so when I noticed my children all huddled under blankets trying to stay warm this week I decided to bust out a nice, comforting casserole. Cozy and warm, here we come!

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I used the cornbread base from my chicken tamale casserole and doctored it up a bit with some sloppy joe sauce making a super tangy, sweet, kid friendly family favorite! Serve this with a side salad and some steamed broccoli and you have a pretty easy meal.

I love a good Jiffy cornbread casserole, how about you?

One note, this sloppy joe cornbread casserole recipe uses the larger can of sloppy joe sauce. You DO NOT have to use all of it here. If you do, things will be extra saucy (not a bad thing!). Use your best judgement when it comes to pouring the sauce into the meat and add as much as you personally like on your sandwiches. If you like them saucy, dump it all in. If you like them dryer, leave some out. You really can’t mess this recipe up!

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Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole

This sloppy joe cornbread casserole combines two of my favorite things - sweet and tangy meat with an easy cornbread casserole recipe! My whole family devours this anytime I make it, which is pretty often since it's so stinkin' easy!

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Ingredients

  • 8.5 ounces corn muffin mix (Jiffy works great) 1 box
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar divided
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 14.75 ounces cream-style corn 1 can
  • 24 ounce can sloppy joe sauce or homemade, divided
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 sweet onion
  • 1 bell pepper any color
  • 1/4 cup diced green onions

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

  • In a medium sized bowl, add the cornbread mix, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, milk, egg, and canned corn. Stir until well combined.

  • Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes or until just set.

  • Dice the onion and pepper and add to a large skillet with the butter. Cook until softened.

  • Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook through. Drain the fat.

  • Add all but 1/2 cup of the sloppy joe sauce to the pan with the meat to warm.

  • Remove the cornbread from the oven and use a fork to prick holes over the cornbread. Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of the sloppy joe sauce over the cornbread.

  • Spoon the meat and sauce over the baked cornbread and top with the remaining cheese. Return to the oven for 15 minutes.

  • Top with the green onions before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 283kcal (14%)| Carbohydrates: 25g (8%)| Protein: 12g (24%)| Fat: 14g (22%)| Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)| Cholesterol: 55mg (18%)| Sodium: 663mg (29%)| Potassium: 426mg (12%)| Fiber: 2g (8%)| Sugar: 9g (10%)| Vitamin A: 785IU (16%)| Vitamin C: 19.3mg (23%)| Calcium: 109mg (11%)| Iron: 2.2mg (12%)

Author: Karly Campbell

Course:Main Course

Cuisine:American

Keyword:easy dinner recipes, kid-friendly recipes, weeknight dinner recipes

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  1. Tracy S says

    Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe (12)
    Although this recipe is tasty, I would not suggest putting the cornbread on the bottom. To soggy. Next time I’ll put it on top.

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  2. Paula Smith says

    Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe (13)
    This recipe has become a family favorite. I do like to cook the cornbread a few minutes longer than suggested, otherwise I feel like it never fully sets, but that’s the only change I’d suggest. This recipe is really delicious and my whole family loves it!!

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  3. Donna Gornick says

    This stuff was really tasty. I recommend baking the cornbread 8- 10 minutes longer the 1st time around. Mine was still very raw by recipe instructions. But this had a great flavor and was easy to make.

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    • Donna Gornick says

      I forgot to add that I used a 9×9 baking dish so that’s why it needed more time.

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  4. Pam says

    Made this for my husband for Thursday night surprise. He liked it! Doesn’t usually like or want repeats of Thursdaynight recipes but this was a keeper. Use your low carb recipes for me. So delicious!

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    • Karly says

      Glad he enjoyed it, Pam!

      Reply

  5. Carol Hayden says

    Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe (14)
    Recipe worked great and combo worked well. Reminded me of a cottage pie. Unfortunately, I used a very sugary box and had no creamed corn. Too much sweet and dry for the pairing! I will try again with a less sweet cornbread.

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  6. Laura says

    If omitting the canned corn, do you have to downsize the pan to a 9×9 or 8×8?

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    • Karly says

      I wouldn’t think so, but I’ve never left out the corn. It adds a lot of moisture to the cornbread base and I’m not sure it will work without it.

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      • Laura says

        I’ll have to try it with creamed corn then – I have a sensory kiddo who struggles with corn.

      • Pat says

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        Can’t wait to try

  7. Joy says

    This casserole was so good my daughter said she wants to marry it! Lol

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    • Karly says

      Haha! High praise! 🙂

      Reply

  8. Nan says

    I am going to challenge myself and try a vegan version. Just add more cornmeal & maybe a little rye flour (I do have those pesky Jiffy boxes of cornbread to use up). Maybe I’ll use a self-seasoned tomato sauce and soy protein morsels with vegan cheese (made mostly from coconut ). Oh, yes, and cashew milk for the liquid. Should be good! Wish there weren’t any sugar or wheat flour in the Jiffy mix, though.

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FAQs

What's the difference between sloppy joes and Sloppy Jane? ›

Our Sloppy Jane recipe is a healthy cross between chili and Sloppy Joes that makes great sandwiches. This is a hearty sandwich is made with ground turkey or ground chicken so it is lighter and lower in calories.

Is there a difference between sloppy joes and Manwich? ›

Sloppy Joes are the sandwich, while Manwich is the store-bought canned sloppy joe sauce, produced by ConAgra Foods and Hunt's. What is this? While the brand markets this product as a quick and easy one-pan meal, I strongly recommend you make the sauce from scratch.

How to make sloppy joes better? ›

Canned chiles can also add loads of flavor and texture to your sloppy joes. Mild Hatch chiles are perfect for people who don't want their sloppy joes too spicy, while chipotle chiles add some heat and some lovely smokiness. You could also opt for fresh chiles like fruity (and super spicy) habaneros or milder Anaheims.

What do Northerners call Sloppy Joes? ›

We always called it BBQ, but I think that might have originated from a longer-named "BBQ beef sandwich" when it was more like a shredded beef with barbeque sauce? I'm from Green Bay, but I live in Nebraska now, and Nebraskans call Sloppy Joes "taverns" or "tavern sandwiches."

What's the difference between a man witch and a sloppy joe? ›

A Manwich is a sloppy joe made with Manwich sauce. Because Manwich is a brand of sloppy joe sauce.

Do you drain meat before adding manwich sauce? ›

Brown hamburger meat and then drain grease from meat. Start to preheat oven to what ever the biscuit instructions say. Add the can of Manwich to the drained beef in pan and mix. Follow directions on can of Manwich as far as how long to cook, then turn off stove and let mixture start cooling down.

What is the best bun for sloppy joes? ›

Hamburger or Brioche Buns: The vehicle for the Sloppy Joe mixture, offering a soft and slightly sweet contrast to the flavorful beef filling.

How to dr up sloppy joes? ›

15 Ways To Upgrade Canned Sloppy Joe Sauce
  1. Salsa brings a spicy twist. ...
  2. Try gochujang for Korean-inspired Sloppy Joes. ...
  3. Experiment with Worcestershire sauce. ...
  4. Red pepper flakes bring the heat. ...
  5. Miso provides the umami your Sloppy Joe sauce is missing. ...
  6. Liquid smoke enhances the meat's flavor.
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What do people put on sloppy joes? ›

Serve easy-to-make Manwich Sloppy Joes on sweet dinner rolls for a fun bite-sized treat the whole family can enjoy. Give your Sloppy Joe a unique spin by replacing hamburger buns with taco shells and adding a little cumin, crisp lettuce, shredded cheese, and juicy tomatoes.

What will thicken sloppy joes? ›

Why Use These for Sloppy Joes? Baking soda helps keep the ground beef moist and tender, and incorporating baking soda into the finely chopped onion causes the onion to soften rapidly so it nearly melts into the sauce. Cornstarch thickens the sauce and binds up any fat, creating a silky-smooth, cohesive texture.

What is on a deli Sloppy Joe? ›

There are minor variations depending on the deli, but it is always a double-decker thin sliced rye bread sandwich made with one or more types of sliced deli meat, such as turkey, ham, pastrami, corned beef, roast beef, or sliced beef tongue, along with coleslaw, Russian dressing, and sometimes Swiss cheese.

What else is Sloppy Joe called? ›

Some other names for sloppy joes include: barbecues, dynamites, gulash, sloppy janes, slushburgers, steamers, wimpies, and yum yums. What do you call sloppy joes where you live? Just like the many names for sloppy joes, you'll also find all sorts of variations on the recipe.

What is a fancy name for a sloppy joe? ›

Some other names for sloppy joes include: barbecues, dynamites, gulash, sloppy janes, slushburgers, steamers, wimpies, and yum yums. What do you call sloppy joes where you live? Just like the many names for sloppy joes, you'll also find all sorts of variations on the recipe.

What do Iowans call sloppy joes? ›

But which version of this sandwich is the definitive Iowa loose-meat sandwich is a debate that's raged from river to river for nearly 100 years. Most Iowans call them Maid-Rites. Another faction refers to them as Taverns. A contingent craves Canteens.

What's the difference between Tavern and sloppy joe? ›

The difference between the two is that sloppy joes is typically loaded with tomato flavor that comes from tomato sauce, tomato paste and/or ketchup. However, tomatoes are usually absent in the loosemeat sandwiches (although I like to add a little bit of ketchup, which is entirely optional).

What do they call sloppy joes in South Dakota? ›

Here are 7 South Dakota Slang Words To Sound Like A Local

What other Americans call a Sloppy Joe, South Dakotans call a tavern (or loosemeat).

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