Description
Sloppy Joe Cheddar Bay Biscuit Casserole is a comforting family dinner that combines saucy seasoned ground beef with a cheesy biscuit topping. The rich Sloppy Joe filling is baked beneath golden Cheddar Bay Biscuits for an easy, hearty casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 (11.36-ounce) boxes Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold water, for preparing the biscuits
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, for the herb butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add the minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and ground pepper. Stir and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, and brown sugar. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the beef mixture until melted and combined.
- Transfer the Sloppy Joe filling to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- Prepare the Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix according to the package directions using 1 1/2 cups cold water. Stir in 1 cup of the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Carefully spoon or spread the biscuit mixture evenly over the Sloppy Joe filling.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the biscuit topping.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through.
- While the casserole bakes, melt the salted butter. Prepare the herb butter mixture according to the biscuit package directions.
- Brush the melted herb butter generously over the hot biscuit topping as soon as the casserole comes out of the oven.
- Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- One pound of ground beef can be used for a lighter filling with a higher biscuit-to-beef ratio.
- Do not overmix the biscuit batter, as this can make the topping dense.
- For the best texture, allow the casserole to rest for several minutes before serving.
- Check the center of the biscuit topping to make sure it is fully cooked before removing the casserole from the oven.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American