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4-Ingredient Crescent Roll Sloppy Joe Casserole

You can't beat the ease of this crescent roll sloppy joe casserole for quick weeknight dinners!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword easy sloppy joe casserole, sloppy joe bake, Sloppy Joe Casserole, sloppy joe casserole recipe, sloppy joes casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 395kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury crescent roll dough (I like to use the Crescent Dough Sheets, which don’t have any perforations)
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 cup Sloppy Joe sauce (such as Manwich brand)
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
  • Optional garnish: sliced green onion; chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, chives, or thyme); pickles

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Spray an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray. You can also use a 9 x 13-inch dish — it will just yield a slightly thinner crust and beef layer. Either works well, though! Unroll crescent roll dough and press into the bottom of the prepared dish to form a crust. Set aside.
    Crescent roll dough pressed into the bottom of a baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain any grease from the skillet. Stir in 1 cup of Sloppy Joe sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
    Sloppy joe sauce and ground beef in a cast iron skillet.
  • Spoon beef mixture over the crescent roll dough. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
    Process shot showing how to make sloppy joe casserole.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Cut into squares, garnish, and serve.
    Overhead shot of a sloppy joe casserole with a side salad on a table.

Notes

  • Prep ahead! Make this dinner in advance and just leave it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake it later that same day. You can even prepare the ground beef mixture over the weekend and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days before you need to assemble and bake the casserole.
  • Use homemade Sloppy Joe sauce instead of a can of Manwich.
  • Substitute 1 lb. of ground turkey, ground chicken, ground sausage, or ground pork for the hamburger meat.
  • Use a packet of taco seasoning mix and salsa for a Mexican-inspired meal.
  • For an Italian twist on this dish, try this Italian Sausage Crescent Roll Casserole.
  • Swap out the Sloppy Joe sauce and use bbq sauce instead.
  • Try adding other toppings, vegetables, and spices to your casserole. Good options include chopped sautéed onions, garlic, and bell peppers, canned diced tomatoes, frozen or canned corn, or beans (such as pinto beans or black beans drained from the can).
  • Make it spicy by adding cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of the recipe | Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 961mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 3mg