Sloppy Joe Casserole

This Sloppy Joe Casserole recipe combines the bold, tangy-sweet flavors of classic sloppy Joes in a convenient, easy-to-make casserole for a quick and satisfying meal. Cheese topped slider buns, melted cheese, and a rich, savory meat base make this dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Also try my easy sloppy Joe casserole with noodles, sloppy Joes on garlic bread and my one-pot cheeseburger macaroni.

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Sloppy Joe Bake

If you love sloppy Joes, you’re going to love this delicious and simple ground beef casserole! It has all the same great flavors but with less mess and even more comfort.

I love that you can prep it ahead of time and bake it when you’re ready, making it a stress-free, warm, and hearty meal—perfect for game day or a busy weeknight dinner.

My teenagers love this sloppy Joe slider casserole served with potato chips or my parmesan air fryer fries or golden air fryer tater tots and my easy stovetop macaroni and cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds ground beef, lean and thawed
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 15-ounce can or jar Sloppy Joe sauce
• ½ cup water
• 8 slices American cheese
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 
• 1 package slider rolls, sliced
• 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped is optional

How To Make Sloppy Joe Sliders Casserole With Sliders

Step One – Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a 9×13 baking dish with non-stock cooking spray.

Step Two – Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain grease if necessary and mix in diced onion, continue heating until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step Three – Mix in sloppy joe sauce and water, continue heating for 3 minutes.

Step Four – Pour into prepared baking dish, top with American cheese slices.

Step Five – Separate tops and bottoms of slider rolls, then top the cheese slices with rolls, cut side down.

Step Six – Top sliders with shredded cheddar cheese.

Step Seven – Bake uncovered for 13-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and slider rolls are beginning to toast.

Step Eight – Top with fresh parsley and serve. Enjoy!

Storage And Reheating Instructions

To store, cover with wrap or foil or use an airtight coating and place in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

Reheat individual servings in the microwave with a microwave-safe dish for 1 ½ to 2 minutes or the pan of leftovers in a preheated 350°F oven for 12-14 minutes or until heated through.

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