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Say goodbye to messy sandwiches and hello to the ultimate comfort food upgrade. This Bubble-Up Sloppy Joe Casserole takes everything you love about a classic, saucy sloppy joe and bakes it right under a blanket of warm, golden Pillsbury Grands! biscuits and bubbly cheddar cheese.
It is the perfect, stress-free weeknight dinner that requires just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal prep time. Packed with hearty beef and sweet, tangy sauce, this crowd-pleasing dish delivers a complete, family-approved meal straight from your baking pan to the table.
Full Recipe:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yields: 6–8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce
- 1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury Grands! Flaky Layers Biscuits
- 2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese (or Colby Jack)
- Non-stick cooking spray (like olive oil spray)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a large 9×13-inch baking pan with your non-stick cooking spray.
- Brown the Beef: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until completely browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Sauce the Meat: Pour both cans of Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce directly into the skillet with the cooked beef. Stir well and let the mixture simmer on low for 3 to 5 minutes so the flavors combine.
- Build the Base: Transfer the warm, saucy beef mixture into your prepared baking pan, spreading it into an even layer covering the bottom.
- Prep the Biscuits: Open the can of Pillsbury Grands! biscuits. Tear or cut each individual biscuit into smaller, bite-sized pieces (cutting them into quarters or halves works perfectly).
- Layer the Biscuits: Arrange the raw biscuit pieces in even rows across the top of the sloppy joe meat, covering as much surface area as possible.
- Bake Part 1: Place the pan uncovered into the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes. You want the biscuits to puff up, cook through, and start turning a light golden brown.
- Add Cheese & Finish: Carefully remove the casserole from the oven. Evenly sprinkle the 2 cups of finely shredded cheese over the puffed biscuits. Return the pan to the oven for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbly, and golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before scooping and serving.
Conclusion
This casserole is a certified dinner win because it solves the biggest problem with traditional sloppy joes—the mess! By baking the meat directly beneath the fluffy biscuits, you get the perfect balance of sweet, savory sauce and warm bread in every single bite without a soggy bun in sight.
It is a deeply satisfying, budget-friendly meal that reheats beautifully for lunch the next day. If you want to customize it, try mixing some diced onions or bell peppers into the beef, or swap out the cheddar for pepper jack to give it a tiny kick.