Sloppy Joe Casserole: A Hearty Twist on a Midwest Classic
A comforting, baked version of the classic Sloppy Joe, featuring a savory meat topping layered over fluffy mashed potatoes and finished with melted cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spread mashed potatoes evenly in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the Sloppy Joe meat mixture over the potatoes and spread evenly.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.