Sloppy Joe Bubble Up Casserole Recipe
This Sloppy Joe Bubble Up Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich. Ground beef, bell peppers, and onions are coated in a savory sloppy joe sauce, then baked with biscuit dough and cheddar cheese until golden and bubbly. A comforting family meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 pound lean ground beef, 90/10 preferred
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) sloppy joe sauce (like Manwich)
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into quarters
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook Beef and Vegetables: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and bell pepper until browned. Drain excess grease and stir in sloppy joe sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Combine with Biscuit Dough: Remove from heat and fold in biscuit dough quarters until coated. Transfer to baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until biscuits are cooked. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and bake for another 5 minutes until melted.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- For added vegetables, include corn or black beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
