Description
Enjoy a hearty and family-friendly Sloppy Joe Cornbread Bake that’s easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious. With layers of cornbread, cheesy goodness, and classic sloppy joe filling, this dish is a guaranteed hit for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 box JIFFY Cornbread Mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups corn (frozen, canned, or cream style)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (divided)
- 1 to 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 can sloppy joe sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Cornbread Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine the cornbread mix, eggs, milk, corn, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Par-Bake the Cornbread:
- Spread the cornbread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly set but not fully cooked.
- Cook the Sloppy Joe Mixture:
- While the cornbread bakes, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess grease, then stir in the sloppy joe sauce. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Assemble the Bake:
- Remove the par-baked cornbread from the oven. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Finish Baking:
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Let cool slightly, then cut into squares and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat for a variation.
- Add diced bell peppers or onions to the sloppy joe mixture for extra flavor and texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
