Description
This Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines the flavors of a classic sloppy joe with a savory cornbread topping. It’s an easy and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sloppy Joe Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) sloppy joe sauce or homemade (ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, mustard)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cornbread Topping:
- 1 box (8.5 ounces) cornbread mix
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Sloppy Joe Filling: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and bell pepper until browned. Add garlic, sloppy joe sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread the beef mixture in the baking dish. In a bowl, prepare cornbread mix with milk and egg. Stir in cheese. Pour over beef mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until cornbread is golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Add corn or black beans for extra heartiness.
- This casserole pairs well with a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
