Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole – a hearty and comforting dinner featuring classic homemade sloppy joe topped with sweet cornbread for a delicious and easy dinner any night of the week!
When I was a kid, I used to have Sloppy Joes for dinner every couple of weeks. They were just such a classic dinner and so easy to feed a large crowd. Now I never think about making them, but when I do, everyone loves them and we all want them again soon!
This casserole takes my homemade sloppy joes that I grew up with and turns them into a casserole, so no buns required!
If you love sloppy joes, you won’t want to miss these fun variations on a taco sloppy joe or a Philly cheesesteak sloppy joe!
Why you will love this recipe
- Super easy to gather together on a busy evening and enjoy a comforting meal the whole family will love.
- You can mix and match and make your own. wanna lighten it up Use ground turkey. Do you love peppers? Add them! want it spicy Add jalapeno or cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- A hearty meal that makes great leftovers, so don’t hesitate to double the recipe and have it for lunch over the next few days!
what you will need
- ground beef
- Onion
- Tomato sauce
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Worcester sauce
- Sugar
- salt pepper
- Jiffy Cornbread Mix
- egg
- milk
- Cheddar cheese
How to Make Sloppy Joe Casserole
Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for measurements and full instructions!
- Start by searing the ground beef and onion together until cooked through and onions are soft. Drain off any fat that is in the pan.
- Add tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt and pepper and simmer until flavors begin to blend, 5-6 minutes. Taste the spices and adjust if necessary.
- Mix the cornbread mixture, milk, and egg in a bowl until well combined. Add the cheese and mix to combine.
- You can either use the skillet you browned the meat in (if it’s ovenproof) or an 8-inch square casserole dish. Pour the cornbread mixture over the sloppy joe and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cornbread is cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
Yes, you absolutely can, but all you have to do is double the recipe. There’s not enough meat or cornbread to fill a full casserole dish. So if you cook it as directed, use an 8-inch casserole dish.
This is one of those recipes that’s a great leftover. Simply store in an airtight container for 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave, or if you have a large portion, you can reheat in the oven until warmed through.
No, you definitely don’t have to. You can use any other cornbread mix you like, or you can even use homemade. I love my homemade cornbread recipe for this, I just cut it in half otherwise it would be way too thick for the amount of meat required.
What goes well with Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole?
This is quite a hearty recipe, but it’s great to serve with veggies on the side.
Yield: 5
Sloppy Joe casserole
Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole – a hearty and comforting dinner featuring classic homemade sloppy joe topped with sweet cornbread for a delicious and easy dinner any night of the week!
preparation time 5 minutes
cooking time 30 minutes
total time 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 8 ounces of tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (8.5 oz) box cornbread mix
- 1 whole large egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Spray an 8 x 8 inch casserole dish with nonstick spray. Put aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté the ground beef and onion together until cooked through and onions are soft. Drain off any fat that is in the pan.
- Add tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt and pepper and simmer until flavors begin to blend, 5-6 minutes. Taste the spices and adjust if necessary.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together the cornbread mixture, milk, and egg until well combined. Add the cheese and mix to combine.
- Pour the cornbread mixture over the sloppy joe and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cornbread is cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
Nutritional Information
yield
5
serving size
5 servings
amount per serving calories 441total fat 22gSaturated Fatty Acids 9gtrans fat 1gunsaturated fat 10gcholesterol 171mgsodium 1070mgcarbohydrates 14gfiber 1gSugar 8gprotein 44g
Nutritional Disclaimer: All information on this website is for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should be used as a general guide only.
I created a fun group on Facebook and would love for you to join us! It’s a place to share YOUR favorite recipes, ask questions, and see what’s new in dinner, dishes, and desserts (so you don’t miss a new recipe)! If you want to try it, you can submit a request to join HERE.
Be sure to follow me Instagram and tag #dinnersdishes so I can see all the wonderful DINNER, MEAL AND DESSERTS recipes YOU make!
Follow me on my social media channels so you don’t miss a post!
Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram
Did you know that there is a SHOP for dinner, dishes and desserts? Check out all my e-books as well as branded items HERE! Or you can buy me a coffee to say thank you!
Welcome to Dinners, Dishes & Desserts, where my love of food meets my busy life. My name is Erin and I’m a casual cook who loves to feed people. This blog has hundreds of quick and easy recipes, mostly made from scratch. I spend my days in the kitchen creating new recipes to share with family and friends.
