My Kids' Favorite Sloppy Joe Casserole

Gather the whole family around the table with my simple 30-minute Sloppy Joe Casserole! An easy, flavorful twist on a family favorite!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword casserole, ground beef, simple ingredients, under 30 minutes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 446kcal

Turn on your oven and preheat it to 375°F. While the oven gets hot, put the ground beef in a big pot over medium-high heat. Cook for 7 minutes or until the beef is cooked through. Drain any grease afterward.
1 pound ground beef
Add the uncooked pasta, vegetable broth, sloppy joe sauce (or homemade sauce ingredients), and corn together. Cook for 15 minutes, giving it a stir now and then.
1 pound pasta, 4 cups vegetable broth, 24 ounces Sloppy Joe sauce, 1 cup corn
Mix in the Velveeta cheese until it's all blended, then transfer to a 9x13" baking dish.
8 ounces Velveeta shreds
Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, then bake for 10 minutes or until the pasta is soft enough.
1 cup cheddar cheese
If you have parsley(optional), garnish your casserole. Serve and enjoy!

Instead of ground beef, consider using ground chicken, turkey, or even vegetarian plant-based alternatives!

Use canned or homemade Sloppy Joe sauce! When I have the time, I love making my own, but other nights are busier and canned sauce is just what I need.

Experiment with different cheeses! While Velveeta adds creaminess, other cheeses like Gouda or Colby Jack cheese can offer new flavors.

Use your favorite type of noodles for this casserole, or anything you have on hand! I swap between egg noodles, penne, rigatoni, or rotini.

Add your choice of extra vegetables! I sometimes include diced onion, green bell peppers, green beans, or garlic.