Sloppy Joe Cheddar Bay Casserole
A delicious and hearty casserole combining the flavors of sloppy joes and cheesy biscuits.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 tablespoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper
- 0.5 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 boxes Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix
- 1.5 cups cold water for the biscuits
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided use
- 0.5 cup salted butter for the herb butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grab a 9x13-inch casserole dish. No need to grease it!
- In a large skillet, cook 2 pounds of ground beef over medium-high heat, crumbling it as it cooks until it’s no longer pink. Drain any excess grease and return the beef to the skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the onion powder, salt, ground pepper, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, and light brown sugar to the skillet. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Sprinkle ½ cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
- In a large bowl, combine the contents of the 2 boxes of Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix with 1 ½ cups of cold water and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until just combined; the batter will be sticky.
- Divide the biscuit batter into 12 portions and place them in four rows of three biscuits each on top of the beef mixture. You can also spread it out in one layer if you prefer.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the biscuit layer.
- Bake the casserole on the middle oven rack (uncovered) for 30 minutes, or until the biscuits are fully baked. Check for doneness; they should not be sticky or wet in the middle. A toothpick can help with this!
- While the casserole is baking, melt ½ cup of salted butter in a microwave-safe dish covered with a paper towel, or in a small saucepan over low to medium heat.
- Once melted, whisk in the garlic herb seasoning packets that came with the biscuits.
- When the casserole is done baking, remove it from the oven and pour the melted butter over the biscuits, ensuring they are well coated.
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. For a finishing touch, sprinkle a little dried parsley on top if desired.
Notes
You can adjust the amount of ground beef based on your preference; one pound works just fine too! Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the beef mixture for extra flavor and nutrition. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.