Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole

You will love this quick and easy Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole! This cheesy, saucy, and savory weeknight dinner recipe cooks in just 30 minutes and will become a family favorite for years to come!

A fork with a bite of Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole above a plate.

Are you sick and tired of all your normal weekly recipes, but don’t have the time, money, or energy to step outside your comfort zone and buy some crazy exotic ingredients? Me too! That’s why I’m sharing this easily customizable Sloppy Joe Casserole with Biscuits to get you started.

A serving of sloppy joe biscuit casserole on a green plate.

Perfect Busy Weeknight Dinner

Made with just 5 ordinary ingredients, this new twist on an old classic is a great way to mix things up without breaking the bank! This savory biscuit casserole dish tastes just like homemade sloppy joes like Mama used to make, but it’s just different enough to make dinner exciting again. I’ve seen some people refer to biscuit casseroles as bubble bakes which is such a kid friendly name and this is fits as a kid friendly dinner for sure!

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A wooden spoon takes a scoop out of the casserole.

One of the most versatile and valuable ingredients in a home kitchen these days is canned biscuit dough. It is light, fluffy, and once you pop open the can, all traditional biscuit rules go out the window. In this recipe I used the biscuits a lot like I do when making monkey bread! Turns out that you can coat biscuit dough in more than just cinnamon and brown sugar!

What do I need to make Sloppy Joe Casserole?

Hamburger, canned biscuits, chopped pickles, shredded cheese, and sloppy joe sauce.
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 can sloppy joe sauce or Manwich sauce (15 ounces)
  • ½ cup chopped dill pickle slices
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuits (16 ounces)
  • 8 ounces shredded Colby jack cheese or cheddar cheese
  • Step by Step Instructions: 

    Ground beef is browned in a pan.

    Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 

    Step 2: In a large skillet Brown the hamburger over medium heat, drain the grease and return to the pan.

    The sauce and pickles are added to the ground beef.

    Step 3: Add the sloppy joe sauce and chopped dill pickles.

    The biscuit pieces and shredded cheese are added to the pan.

    Step 4: Cut the biscuits into 6 pieces and drop them into the meat mixture along with 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Stir to combine, taking care to separate any biscuits that try to stick together.

    The mixture is added to the casserole dish and topped with shredded cheese.

    Step 5: Spray a  9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and spread the beef and biscuit mixture in the pan. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.

    The baked casserole is golden brown.

    Step 6: Bake at 350 degrees for 28-30 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.

    Serve with your favorite sloppy joe toppings, if desired, such as ketchup and mustard.

    Easy Recipe Variations and Substitutions

    • If you like things on the zesty side, try substituting pickled jalapenos for the pickles and shredded pepper jack cheese.
    • If you like veggies, try adding 1/2 cup diced onion and bell pepper to the ground beef as it browns.
    • Use ground turkey instead of ground beef to lighten this up a bit.
    • Instead of sloppy joe sauce, use an equal amount of barbecue sauce for a BBQ Biscuit Bake.

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    Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole

    You will love this quick and easy Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole! This cheesy, saucy, and savory weeknight dinner recipe cooks in just 30 minutes and will become a family favorite for years to come!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 372kcal
    Author: A H

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
    • 1 can sloppy joe sauce (15 ounces)
    • ½ cup chopped dill pickle slices
    • 1 can refrigerated biscuits (16 ounces)
    • 8 ounces shredded colby jack cheese

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
    • Brown the hamburger, drain the grease and return to the pan.  
    • Add the sloppy joe sauce and chopped dill pickles. 
    • Cut the biscuits into 6 pieces and drop them into the meat mixture along with 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Stir to combine, taking care to separate any biscuits that try to stick together. 
    • Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray and spread the beef and biscuit mixture in the pan. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. 
    • Bake at 350 degrees for 28-30 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown. 

    Notes

    Easy Recipe Variations and Substitutions

    If you like things on the zesty side, try substituting pickled jalapenos for the pickles! And shredded pepper jack cheese instead of Colby Jack cheese. 
    If you like veggies, try adding 1/2 cup diced onion and 1/2 cup green bell pepper to the ground beef as it browns to add more flavor and nutrition.
    Use ground turkey instead of ground beef. 
    Substitute barbecue sauce instead of sloppy joe sauce for a bbq biscuit bake.  

    Prepare Ahead of Time:

    You can do the prep work up to 8 hours ahead of time by doing steps 1-5. then cover your baking dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place in the refrigerator until you're ready to bake. Bake as directed.
    Alternately, you can make and freeze the entire casserole ahead of time. Simply bake as directed, cool completely and cover tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze up to 3 months. When ready to serve the casserole, place it in the fridge to thaw overnight and reheat in the microwave to heat through.

    Storing Leftovers:

    Freezer: Store leftovers in a freezer safe container up to 3 months. Or place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 431mg | Sugar: 1g
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    You will love this quick and easy Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole! This cheesy, saucy, and savory weeknight dinner recipe cooks in just 30 minutes and will become a family favorite for years to come!

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