Sloppy Joe Casserole
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Sloppy joe casserole is a quick and delicious dinner idea. Made with ground beef, egg noodles, cheese, and savory sloppy joe sauce, we never have leftovers!
It’s the perfect time of year for a new dish! In honor of National Sloppy Joe day, check out this sloppy joe casserole recipe that is hearty and filling, and the perfect addition to your snack line up!
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Sloppy Joe Casserole
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Sloppy Joe Casserole Ingredients
- Ground beef – Browned and drained. You could also use ground chicken, turkey, or sausage!
- Egg noodles – Cooked and drained. You could also use spaghetti or macaroni noodles.
- Diced tomatoes – We used canned and drained, but fresh is great too if you prefer.
- Sloppy joe sauce – We used Manwich original sloppy joe sauce.
- Shredded cheddar cheese – Mexican blend is great too or pepper jack if you want a little kick.
How do you make a sloppy joe casserole? (Step-by-step)
⭐ First, mix together sloppy joe sauce, ground beef, noodles, tomatoes, and cheese.
⭐ Next, pour mixture into a casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
⭐ Finally, bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Preparation
Can the casserole be made ahead of time?
You can put this together about a day in advance. It’s not required, but if possible, keep the components separate until immediately before baking for best results. Store uncooked casserole (or ingredients) in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Can it be made gluten free?
To make gluten free sloppy joe casserole, swap the egg noodles for gluten free noodles. Alternatively, swap them for 6- 8 cups cooked rice.
Can it be made vegetarian?
Yes, swap the ground beef for 2 cans of your favorite vegetables or beans. I’m a big fan of mixed vegetables.
Fun variations
🟢 Stir in some hot sauce or pickled jalapenos and top with pepper jack cheese for a spicy version.
🟢 Swap the noodles for 6 – 8 cups cooked rice.
🟢 Add a can of mixed vegetables or black beans for added nutrition.
🟢 Top with canned biscuits or crescent rolls.
Storage and leftovers
How long does sloppy joe casserole last?
It will last 3 – 4 days when kept in a covered container in the refrigerator. If refrigerating immediately after baking, allow it to cool a few minutes first so as not to significantly raise the temperature of your fridge.
How do you reheat the leftovers?
Leftovers can be reheated in an oven safe dish at 350F for 15 – 30 minutes until heated through. Alternatively, individual portions can be reheated in a microwave in 30 – 60 second increments on high power.
Can you freeze the casserole?
You can freeze sloppy joe casserole either before or after baking. In both cases you’ll want to cover the dish tightly before storing in the freezer. If freezing after baking or if freezing leftovers, make sure you allow it to cool a few minutes first so as not to significantly raise the temperature of your freezer.
For best results, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Can it be cooked from frozen?
If you are using a dish that can go from freezer to oven, this can be cooked from frozen. You will want to add about 45 – 60 minutes of time to the total cook time.
Other great sloppy joe recipes
- Classic sloppy joes recipe
- Beef Stroganoff Sloppy Joes Recipe
- Italian Sloppy Joes recipe
- Nacho Sloppy Joes Recipe
- Mississippi Sloppy Joes Recipe
- See all our easy sloppy joe recipe variations!
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- Broccoli cheese casserole with potatoes
- Cinnamon roll casserole recipe
- Tater tot ground beef casserole
- Classic green bean casserole
- Hashbrown breakfast casserole
- Chicken taco casserole recipe
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More awesome ground beef recipes
- Stuffed cabbage soup recipe
- Mexican lasagna with tortillas
- Easy shepherd’s pie
- Stroganoff with ground beef
- See all our recipes made with ground beef!
Suggested tools
- Casserole dish with lid set – I love a casserole dish with a lid so I don’t have to worry about fitting the top with foil or saran wrap. One that can go from freezer to oven is a major bonus too.
- Cheese grater – Freshly grated cheese melts so much better than pre-shredded. And cheese by the block is cheaper too!
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How to Make Sloppy Joe Casserole
Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef browned
- 16 ounces egg noodles cooked
- 15 ounce can diced tomatoes drained
- 24 ounces sloppy joe sauce (about 3 cups)
- 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese divided in half
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together sloppy joe sauce, browned ground beef, cooked egg noodles, drained tomatoes, and 8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour into a 9x13” casserole dish and top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered at 350F for about 30 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
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What a delicious & great idea!! My kids have a hard time eating sloppy joe’s, so this is much easier for them & tasty!
This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it.
Make this dish a couple of nights ago! It gets a 5 * rating, here!! Pinned to my “Tried and True” board on Pinterest!!
I love simple easy peasy dinner ideas! My kiddos will love this
Sounds awesome, but could I used crushed tomatoes vs diced. Not a fan of diced.
Thanks, Janet
absolutely! 🙂