Description
This Cheddar Bay Sloppy Joe Casserole combines the classic comfort of sloppy joes with the irresistible flavors of Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay biscuits. Ground beef simmered in Manwich sauce is topped with shredded cheddar and fluffy cheesy biscuits, baked to golden perfection and brushed with garlic butter for a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Beef Mixture
- 1½ lb ground beef
- 1 (15-oz) can Manwich sloppy joe sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping
- 1 (11.36-oz) package Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (to mix in biscuit dough)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 seasoning packet (included in biscuit mix)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 425ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease to keep the dish from being too oily. Stir in the Manwich sloppy joe sauce, then season with salt and black pepper to your preference. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer, letting the flavors meld.
- Assemble Meat Base: Spread the beef and sauce mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the beef layer.
- Prepare Biscuit Dough: In a medium bowl, combine the Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix, ¾ cup water, and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until just combined, making sure the dough is not overworked.
- Top the Casserole: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop large dollops of biscuit dough over the shredded cheddar cheese layer in the casserole dish. Use an offset spatula sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray to gently spread the biscuit dough evenly over the entire surface.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the biscuit topping is golden brown.
- Prepare Garlic Butter and Garnish: While the casserole is baking, combine the melted butter with the seasoning packet included in the biscuit mix. When the casserole comes out of the oven, brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the biscuit topping. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to drain the ground beef well to avoid a greasy casserole.
- The biscuit dough can be spread gently to cover gaps but don’t completely flatten to keep the biscuits light and fluffy.
- You can use pre-shredded cheddar or shred your own for better melting quality.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes to the beef mixture while simmering.
