Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole
This hearty Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole is easy to make and sure to satisfy the whole family. Loaded with sloppy joe beef, cornbread, and cheddar cheese.
Servings: 8
Calories: 273kcal
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 large skillet or braiser
- 1 9x13-inch rectangle baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 8.5 ounces cornbread mix
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 can cream-style sweet corn (14.75 ounces)
- 1 24 ounces sloppy joe sauce, divided in half
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup yellow or white onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped into smaller pieces
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Begin the casserole recipe by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. and lightly spraying a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the 8.5 ounce box of Jiffy mix, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ⅓ cup whole milk, 1 large egg, and a (14.75 ounces) whole can of cream-style corn. Stir well until combined.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish. Place it into the preheated oven to bake for about 15 minutes, until it begins to softly set.
- While the cornbread base is baking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the 1 tablespoon butter. Once the butter has melted, add the ½ cup diced onion and 1 large bell pepper.
- Cook until it begins to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the pound of ground beef to the skillet and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat/oil if necessary.
- Add half of the 24 ounce can of sloppy joe sauce to the pan, about 12 ounces along with the 1 pound beef and cook until it is heated thoroughly. Carefully remove the golden brown cornbread from the oven and use a fork to prick holes all over the top of the cornbread.
- Pour the remaining half (12 ounces) of the sloppy joe sauce evenly over the top of the cornbread. Evenly add the ground beef mixture over the baked cornbread and top with 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return the casserole to the oven to bake for about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve the sloppy joe casserole while it is still warm. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Use a box of your favorite cornbread mixture. I prefer to use an 8.5-ounce box for a thinner cornbread crust, but you may also use a 15-ounce mix as well for a thicker cornbread layer.
- Try not to overcook the cornbread mixture, it will finish cooking once the sloppy joe meat is added and it's returned to the oven.
- A traditional sloppy joe is made with ground beef, but you may substitute it with a pound of ground turkey or ground chicken if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 2mg
