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Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole

This Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole is cheesy, hearty, and packed with savory sloppy joe beef filling, rich sauce, melty cheddar cheese, and fluffy golden cornbread topping. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, meal prep, and family dinners, this comforting casserole combines everything people love about a homemade sloppy joe casserole with buttery baked cornbread. Whether you’re searching for a cozy manwich casserole, inspired by sloppy joe tater tot casserole, or looking for satisfying easy lunch ideas, this easy dinner recipe is always a crowd favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Sloppy Joe Filling
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup sloppy joe sauce or Manwich sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Cornbread Topping
  • 1 box cornbread mix
  • Ingredients required on cornbread package typically egg and milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
  3. Add onion and bell pepper and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in sloppy joe sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Transfer sloppy joe mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture.
  7. Prepare cornbread batter according to package instructions and pour evenly over the casserole.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes until cornbread is golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Allow casserole to cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • Lean ground beef works best for less grease.
  • Sharp cheddar cheese adds extra flavor.
  • Add jalapeños for a spicy variation.
  • Ground turkey may be substituted for beef.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.