This Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole recipe is an easy, family-friendly, and delicious twist on the classic comfort food. This delectable dish combines the savory goodness of Sloppy Joes with the comforting flakiness of biscuits, creating a homemade casserole that’s easy to make and impossible to resist. Using simple ingredients, you may have everything you need already on hand!
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- What to serve with Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole
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- Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole
Easy Sloppy Joe Casserole with Biscuits
It really doesn’t get any easier than this Sloppy Joe Bubble Up Casserole! Using Pillsbury biscuits with a few simple ingredients such as lean ground beef or ground turkey, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and other seasonings, this can be ready for the oven in under 10 minutes!
Not only does this recipe take the mess out of sloppy joes, but it’s a family favorite dinner that is frequently requested!
Ingredients needed for Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole
Full printable recipe card with exact ingredient amounts and step by step instructions are below.
- Beef– I use 80/20 ground beef, but you can use any type desired, ground turkey works great too
- Ketchup
- Water
- Brown Sugar
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Mustard
- Garlic Powder/Onion Powder/Salt
- Pillsbury Biscuits– I use Grands Jr’s, 12 oz.
- Cheddar Cheese– shredded
How to make Sloppy Joe Bubble Up Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350 and spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the beef/turkey until no longer pink. Drain fat.
- To make the Sloppy Joe Sauce, add in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Pour meat mixture into a medium bowl.
- Add the quartered biscuits to the bowl and toss until thoroughly combined.
- Pour biscuit/meat mixture into prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle cheese on top evenly.
- Place pan in oven and bake for about 28-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and serve!!
Helpful Tips
- Feel free to use ground turkey in place of the ground beef to lower calories. I have used ground turkey before and its just as yummy!
- If you don’t have cheddar cheese on hand, any cheese you have will work! Colby Jack is a great alternative option.
- To save on time, feel free to use 2 cans of Manwich sloppy joe sauce or packets instead of the homemade sauce in this recipe.
- Cut the biscuit pieces evenly so some pieces don’t cook faster than others.
- If you aren’t a ketchup fan. BBQ sauce is a great alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I add to this casserole to enhance it?
Some great add ins to the meat mixture are diced onions, green bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, or using BBQ sauce in place of the ketchup.
Can this sloppy joe biscuit bake recipe be made in advance?
Yes! Prepare the meat mixture up to 48 hours in advance and simply toss with the quartered biscuit pieces once ready to bake.
Can this casserole be made in the slow cooker?
Yes, but the texture will be slightly different. Create the sauce and combine it with the cooked beef as directed. Pour into bottom of slow cooker and place biscuit pieces on top. Cover and allow to cook on high for about 1-2 hours. Scoop and serve. The biscuits won’t be crisp but should still be tasty.
Why is it called Sloppy Joes?
Some attribute the original Sloppy Joe to a cafe in Sioux City, Iowa, where many years ago, in 1930 a cook named Joe added tomato sauce to his “loose meat” sandwiches. Voila: a new between-the-bread offering, and the sandwich’s official name
What other variation of classic sloppy joes can I make?
My kids LOVE these Sloppy Joe Sliders that I make for any and every occasion! The perfect appetizer, snack, or meal option!
How to store Sloppy Joe Bubble Up Casserole Leftovers
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 5 days.
Freezer: Store leftovers in a freezer safe container up to 3 months. If you want to freeze the entire casserole, bake and cool completely. Cover casserole with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place in freezer up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw overnight and reheat in the microwave or oven the next day.
What to serve with Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole
This casserole is a family favorite and comes highly requested by my 3 kids! I love to serve this with a side salad or Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts. For those nights where I don’t have Brussel Sprouts on hand, I also love serving this meal with carrots or roasted green beans!
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Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup water
- 3 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 12 oz biscuits *cut into quarters
- 1 cup cheddar cheese *shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the beef/turkey until no longer pink. Drain fat.
- Add in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Pour meat mixture into a medium bowl.
- Add the quartered biscuits to the bowl and toss until thoroughly combined.
- Pour biscuit/meat mixture into prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle cheese on top evenly.
- Place pan in oven and bake for about 28-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and serve!!
Notes
Nutrition
Meghan Harper says
Dry mustard or prepared mustard?
Kristin says
Prepared mustard! Enjoy!
Marie says
I made this a couple years ago. loved it but totally forgot about it till a week ago. I was going to make just sloppy Joe’s and went thru my recipes and seen this again..i felt i scored when i had 1 can if biscuits in my fridge so I went for it.. my bf was upset cuz he wanted original also.. it’s been 1 week and he’s begging for them again. so i doubled the recipe.. there’s only the 2 of us.. but it’s just that darn good!! thank you for sharing
Kristin says
Yay!! Love hearing this and so glad you enjoyed! It’s a favorite in my house too!
Lauralee says
Can drop biscuits be used instead of the Grand biscuits?
Kristin says
Although I haven’t tried this personally, I don’t see why that wouldn’t work! Just keep an eye on the cook time as they may cook a bit faster if not as dense and thick. Enjoy!
Mary Briscoe says
This is one of my hubby’s favorite dinners!! Having it again tonight! I like to add some minced garlic and diced onion too.
Kristin says
Yay!! Love hearing that and great additions on the garlic and onion!!
Mike dayton says
Shanna Lee makes the best sloppy joe casserole ever I love you
Cynthia R Newman says
can I use home made dough ? I use a pizza dough recipe more like buns. but can adjust
Kristin says
Absolutely! That works great too! Enjoy!
Diane says
Absolutely perfect!
Kristin says
Glad you enjoyed!! It is definitely a favorite in my house!
Luann says
Are Grands jar’s same size as regular biscuits? Can’t find grands jr’s.
Kristin says
They are typically a 10 count, however, if you can only find regular, that works great too. I believe regular is an 8 count, but bigger biscuits, so it evens out! Enjoy!
isa says
Are the biscuits added cooked or raw?
Ashley says
raw. they cook in the oven.
Jennifer says
my kids love this so much. and they are PICKY! its soooo good.
Kristin says
Yay!! Love hearing this! Glad you enjoyed!!
Kristin says
They go in raw and cook once assembled and baking in the oven! Enjoy!
Isaac Rivermoone says
tried it with my boyfriend, it ended up being so, so good, wrote it down in my personal recipe book to keep for later too
Kristin says
Yay!! Love hearing that! Glad you both enjoyed!
Stefen B says
Do you bake this covered? I wonder how you keep the cheese from getting hard?
Kristin says
Nope, mine didn’t need to be covered and the cheese was great. If it starts getting a little too browned in your oven, you can always put foil over it halfway through, but it shouldn’t need it! Enjoy!!
gloria says
when do you add the shredded cheese
Kristin says
Oops, good catch! I have corrected the recipe! You add it right before putting the pan in the oven! Enjoy!
Janet says
Love this and know my grandkids will also. Want to make, can this be frozen?
Kristin says
Oh yes, definitely a kid favorite! Leftovers freeze perfectly, as for freezing prior to cooking, I am not sure how that will be as I have never tried. Hope you all enjoy, be sure to let me know what you think!
Jan BarceLo says
I made your sloppy Joe biscuit casserole and my husband and I loved it .Well the next day I go to get it out of the refrigerator and all I had left was a small serving left . My husband had eaten it off and on the day before . He loved it and it was so easy for me to make . I thank you so very much . God Bless You and big hugs,Jan
Kristin says
Yay!! Love hearing this! So glad you both enjoyed!!