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    Sloppy Joe Casserole

    Published: Oct 20, 2013 · Modified: Feb 5, 2022 by Kim Beaulieu · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This easy Sloppy Joe Casserole recipe will have your family begging for second and third helpings. It's always a hit with family and friends!

    Sloppy Joe Casserole served in a clear casserole dish.

    Sloppy Joe Casserole is perfect for the busy family on the go! If you love sloppy joes, and who doesn't, this is an easy way to make them fast!

    The thing I like the most about fall is being able to turn on my oven.

    During the summer months I never turn my oven on. Like never, ever, ever. Nope. Not going to happen.

    Our a/c blows, and not in a good way so from about May/June till about September/October that sucker stays off.

    If it's hot out I'm grilling. While I love to grill I also love to bake, roast and just plain old broil things.

    So it's nice to finally have weather where I can turn on the oven and get creative.

    Mini-me went shopping state-side last week with boytoy and his mom.

    She goes over any Friday she has off from work. I give her a budget to stay within for groceries and she does my shopping for me. Not a bad deal right.

    I usually requests weird baking items.

    This is what transpired before the trip:

    Mini-Me: I'm going to the states tomorrow so make a list.
    Me: Score, making a list.
    MM: Essentials mom, stuff we need.
    Me: M'kay, essentials only! Got it!
    *hands over list*

    This is my list:

    Mom's Essentials:
    FUN cereal
    FUN chocolate chips + baking supplies
    ANYTHING that says funfetti
    PINK CAKE STAND
    Milkshake glasses
    Banana Split Bowls

    I got nothing! Nada. Zilch. Zip. She came home with essentials but not my essentials. Dang kid!

    Usually she's pretty good. One time she scored me a really nice cake stand. Sometimes she scores me really cool spices.

    This time I got squat. She came home with actual groceries. The horror of it all!

    One of the things she picked was Manwich. This was odd as she doesn't eat Manwich.

    We eat sloppy joes but she's not a fan. I asked her what was up, and she said it was a really good sale so she grabbed a few.

    Never one to waste an opportunity to eat a favourite meal from my childhood I decided it was game on. I wanted to shake it up though, make it a bit different.

    She had also picked up these really cool Pillsbury Garlic Crescent Rolls. I've not seen them in Canada so I just had to figure out a way to use them.

    One thing led to another and this is what I came up with for dinner.

    I'll let you in on a little secret. This flipping casserole is amazing. I mean "eat the whole pan of it in one sitting" good.

    I could not get enough of this stuff. You must try it as soon as possible.

    Just make sure you get your stretchy pants on before you strap on the old feedbag. You're going to need them.

    I kid you not people, this casserole is seriously addictive. It's almost like a sloppy joe lasagna.

    Oh em gee, now I want a sloppy joe lasagna. I need more Manwich now.

    In the meantime I'll polish of the one piece of this I hide so no one else would eat it. You gotta do what you gotta do.

    Sloppy, messy and sheer perfection while shoving it into your pie hole as fast as humanly possible.

    You're going to love this one. It's perfect for one of those busy days where you want dinner in under 30 minutes.

    Sloppy Joe Casserole served in a glass casserole dish with a red oven mitt on a wood counter.

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    Sloppy Joe Casserole served on a white plate.

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    Sloppy Joe Casserole cooked in a glass casserole dish.
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    Sloppy Joe Casserole

    This easy Sloppy Joe Casserole recipe will have your family begging for second and third helpings. It's always a hit with family and friends!
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Keyword sloppy joe casserole
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 8

    Ingredients

    • 2.5 pounds lean ground beef
    • 2 cans Manwich
    • 2 packages of Pillsbury Garlic Crescent Rolls
    • 4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded and divided

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Always preheat for a good 5 to 10 minutes to let the temperature rise then even out.
    • Spray a 9 x 13 pan with non stick spray generously. Set aside.
    • In a large frying pan brown your ground beef. You want to cook it until the juices run clear and it's browning. But don't overcook it. Nothing worse than overcooked ground beef, it won't absorb sauces well like that. Make sure you stir it often and break it up into little pieces.
    • Once the ground beef is cooked to perfection you can add both cans of the Manwich. Let it get to a nice bubble, then turn it down to a simmer.
    • Open the first package of Pillsbury Garlic Crescent Rolls. Unroll it and place it in the bottom of the pan you set aside earlier. Spread it out with your hands till it fits the bottom really well.
    • Now take half the mozzarella cheese (2 cups worth) and toss it on the dough evenly. Spread it out nicely.
    • Turn off your burner for the Manwich. Carefully pour the Manwich mixture over top of the cheese. Spread it out with a spoon evenly.
    • Now take your remaining mozzarella cheese (2 cups) and toss it evenly over the Manwich mixture. Spread it out nicely.
    • Now open the second package of Pillsbury Garlic Crescent Rolls and unroll it. The top is trickier. Spread it out by hand in sections before placing on the top of the cheese. You could press it down on parchment if you're uneasy doing this, then just flip the parchment over and the dough will drop over the casserole perfectly. Honestly it doesn't have to be perfect. I left some gaps on the side and it looks sort of cool when you do that. You get to see the cheese get all bubbly.
    • Place in the oven and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, depending on your oven. You want the top to be golden brown.
    • Remove from oven and place on a secure surface.
    • Take a knife and cut the casserole into squares.
    • Remove carefully while hot, the first piece is always the hardest. May the force be with you for that one.
    • Serve with a big old sloppy joe smile!

    Sloppy Joe Casserole served in a glass casserole dish.

    Thanks so much for stopping in today. For my regular readers I apologize for my absence lately.

    It's been hectic here adjusting to hubs working locally again. Been a busy couple of weeks but all is well.

    Plans to knock down the wall between the living room and kitchen are under way. I cannot wait.

    Thanks for hanging in there while I took some much-needed time off. I love you guys.

    Thanks for visiting today!

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    Toodles! xx

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    Comments

    1. suzanne Perazzini

      October 21, 2013 at 4:14 am

      What a great name this dish has. It looks nice and simple to make. I seem to always spend at least an hour cooking dinner so always looking for quick dinners but this has a few rather obscure ingredients for me. LOL.

      Reply
      • Sara Cathryn Fraley

        February 17, 2020 at 7:06 pm

        5 stars
        10/10....One of the best recipes I've made in a while! The cooking process was so easy but because I used aluminum foil in my pan, the cleanup was even easier! Already planning to make this again soon!!

        Reply
        • Kim Beaulieu

          February 18, 2020 at 7:33 pm

          Thanks so much Sara. I'm so glad you loved it. Have a great week.

          Reply
    2. Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

      October 21, 2013 at 9:31 am

      I think Michael would love me more if I made this for him

      Reply
    3. The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time

      October 21, 2013 at 9:52 am

      Oh my gosh. That last photo of the casserole with the cheese oozing over the meat made me start drooling. Literally. I'm heading to the store to buy the ingredients this morning. My family would LOVE this.

      Reply
    4. Charlie

      October 21, 2013 at 10:45 am

      Sounds good Kim!

      I'll give it a try when the kids are over.

      An offset spatula works great on the first piece.

      Have a Joyful Day :~D
      Charlie

      Reply
    5. john@kitchenriffs

      October 21, 2013 at 12:05 pm

      I haven't had sloppy joes in forever and a day! They're one of those foods from my youth that I loved, and just stopped eating for some reason. This casserole is a great idea - totally love it. Really fun recipe - thanks so much.

      Reply
    6. Liz

      October 21, 2013 at 5:49 pm

      Oh, yeah! This looks like a hubby pleaser! Good ol' comfort food...can't beat it!

      Reply
    7. Dionne Baldwin

      October 21, 2013 at 9:13 pm

      YAY sloppy joes! I love sloppy joes and I love things that come together fast for the weeknights. I hope you get your pink cake stand!

      Reply
    8. Viviane Bauquet Farre - Food and Style

      October 21, 2013 at 10:00 pm

      What a delicious-looking casserole, Kim!

      Reply
    9. Abbe@This is How I Cook

      October 21, 2013 at 11:31 pm

      OK. I've never had Manwich. Over 23 years ago my sister in law came to visit. I don't remember why but we were gone when she arrived. When we got home she proceeded to tell me that i didn't have any food in the house. Like not even Manwich. True story! And I love sloppy joe! P.S. I would have found you some fun things. Target. Go to Target!

      Reply
    10. Emily @ Life on Food

      October 22, 2013 at 6:43 am

      My man would adore this meal!

      Reply
    11. Roxanne

      October 23, 2013 at 1:32 pm

      This looks so delicious! Just wondering if the bottom layer of rolls get soggy?

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        October 24, 2013 at 1:30 am

        Oddly not at all. I was worried about that but I think the extra cheese layer buffers the meat and prevents it. It was perfect. My oven rack was right in the middle too if that helps.

        Reply
      • Anne

        January 20, 2019 at 5:51 pm

        3 stars
        I just made this tonight, and the bottom layer did not cook completely, so were a bit raw. Not terrible, but not what I would hope for. I baked this for 15 minutes, with the pan in the middle of the oven. I chalk these kind of inconsistencies up to oven variations, but it was my experience. It I were to make it again I might half-bake the bottom later before constructing the rest.

        Reply
        • Kim Beaulieu

          May 19, 2019 at 11:20 pm

          Hi Anne. Absolutely right on oven variances. I have a really amazing dual fuel oven that seems to distribute heat really well. In our last house, the oven was not this consistent and we had to pre-bake things more often. I highly recommend pre-cooking the bottom for many ovens. I know other people have had the same issue. Thanks for leaving the comment because it helps other folks gauge the recipe which is always super helpful. I know I love seeing feedback when I visit recipe sites.

          There is a taco casserole version of this coming up in the near future. Stay tuned!

          Reply
    12. Kate | Food Babbles

      October 23, 2013 at 9:36 pm

      Oh. My. Goodness! I love Mamwich! I haven't had it in years and years. No one in my house likes it but me 🙂 Love how you topped it with crescent rolls and completely transformed it into a whole new level of wonderful. I'm making this soon. I'm not telling them there's Mamwich in there 😉 and everyone is going to love it!

      Reply
    13. Ramona W

      October 24, 2013 at 8:53 am

      Now that is one good looking and fantastic tasting casserole. I won't have any leftovers if I make that around here. 🙂

      Reply
    14. Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction

      October 24, 2013 at 11:36 pm

      Kim,
      The hubby would love this. Looks so easy to make too.
      Annamaria

      Reply
    15. Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine)

      October 25, 2013 at 9:35 am

      Manwich! Manwich on a buttered roll is just comfort food to me. I love it, I grew up with it, it will always be part of my meal rotation, haha. This looks awesome, and makes sloppy joes a little less sloppy!

      Reply
    16. Kristen

      October 25, 2013 at 9:48 am

      I love how your mind works. That cheese, those rolls...yum to the max.

      Reply
    17. Nancy @ CouponClippingCook

      October 25, 2013 at 11:54 am

      What a great idea to make Sloppy Joes in a casserole. There's something about things cooked in a good old casserole dish that look soooo good and your recipe looks wonderful. Love the other quick and easy recipes you've included too. The pictures look just delish.

      Reply
    18. Lynn

      October 25, 2013 at 3:30 pm

      Just thought you should know that this Facebook page is using your pictures and recipes as their own, with no link back to you or your webpage... Here is the link to one of the pic/recipes she's taken from you.

      https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=598224946908158&set=pb.539803642750289.-2207520000.1382729130.&type=3&theater

      Have a great day!
      Lynn ~ Southern With A Twist

      Reply
    19. wok with ray

      October 28, 2013 at 5:36 pm

      I missed your dish by one day! We had Sloppy Joes last night and it was good but it could have been better if I found your recipe early enough. Oh well, I'll just bookmark this for the next time. Have a good week, Kim! 🙂

      Reply
    20. Jackie@Syrup and Biscuits

      November 10, 2013 at 2:55 pm

      This is a great recipe, Kim. Some folks on Facebook really liked it too! 🙂

      Reply
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