This Sloppy Joe Casserole has the same delicious flavors as a classic sloppy joe sandwich in casserole form. Ground beef and noodles are smothered in Manwich sauce and topped with melted cheese for a hearty and delicious dinner recipe.
Best Sloppy Joe Manwich Casserole!
If you’re a fan of a classic sloppy joe sandwich, you will love this sloppy joe casserole. It’s easy to make and can be ready in less than an hour. Plus, it’s a little less messy to eat than a traditional sloppy joe!
The secret ingredient is Manwich sauce, which gives this pasta dish the delicious, familiar flavors of the beloved sandwich. Mixed with ground beef, onions, pasta and topped off with gooey cheese, this is one pasta bake that you do not want to miss!
Why we love Sloppy Joe Bake
- Super easy casserole recipe.
- Short list of ingredients.
- Makes a great freezer meal.
- Quick and easy clean-up!
Ingredients for Sloppy Joe Casserole
- Ground beef – You could substitute pork sausage for ground beef.
- Yellow onion -diced
- Manwich sauce -original (39oz total) – You can also try Thick and Chunky or Bold Sloppy Joe sauce.
- Bowtie noodles – Penne or shells could also be used.
- Velveeta cheese -shredded
- Colby-jack cheese -shredded
Sloppy Joe Pasta Substitutions and Additions
- CHEESE: Cubed Velveeta can be substituted for the shredded, it will just take a little longer to incorporate. You could also substitute a different type of cheese in place of the Colby-jack, such as cheddar or provolone if you’d like!
- CORN: A delicious, simple addition that I sometimes like to add is a bag of frozen corn for a bit of crunch! This is an optional addition to your casserole.
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How to make Sloppy Joe Casserole
This recipe will come together easily and will be ready in under an hour. You can prepare all of the ingredients in the same pan, then simply transfer them to a baking dish for easy clean-up!
- Brown the ground beef in a stock pot.
- Add diced onion.
- Cook your pasta al dente.
- Add the two cans of manwich sauce to the cooked noodles.
- Add shredded velveeta. Stir together until well combined.
- Pour the casserole mix into a prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded Colby-jack cheese on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
How to Serve Sloppy Joe Pasta
Serve Sloppy Joe Bake with a side salad, or green vegetables, like green beans or broccoli. You can also serve with some freshly baked rolls.
Manwich Casserole Storage Tips
- To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: Sloppy joe casserole makes for a great freezer meal, and can be stored for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: If reheating from the freezer it’s best to let the pasta thaw a bit before placing it in the microwave. If reheating from the fridge, simply pop the casserole in the microwave until it’s heated through.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 24 oz can original Manwich sauce
- 15 oz can original Manwich sauce
- 12 oz pkg farfalle (bowtie) noodles cooked al dente
- 8 oz pkg shredded velveeta
- 8 oz pkg shredded colby-jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350*. Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish and set it aside.
- Using a 4-5 quart heavy bottomed stock pot, brown the ground beef and diced onion on medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease, and return the browned ground beef and onions to the stock pot.
- Add the 2 cans of manwich sauce, the cooked bowtie noodles and the shredded velveeta. Stir the ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the Manwich casserole into the prepared 9×13 baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the 8 oz pkg shredded colby-jack on top of the casserole.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
Jenn’s Notes
- To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: Sloppy joe casserole makes for a great freezer meal, and can be stored for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: If reheating from the freezer it’s best to let the pasta thaw a bit before placing it in the microwave. If reheating from the fridge, simply pop the casserole in the microwave until it’s heated through.
Not enough meat & to much noodles & sauce… did exactly what the recipe said
What a pleasant surprise this casserole turned out to be! I had 2 cans of Manwich sauce and decided make this. So yummy. I added corn and chopped red pepper to ground turkey and pasta
Husband picked this one out and asked me to make it one night. Couple weeks went by before I gathered the ingredients. We had to use a small can of the bold sauce since that was the only choice at my store. I really liked it. He thought it was a little spicy with the bold sauce so next time I want to try it with both cans of regular. Will definitely try it again and probably often.
How much is a serving in cup sizes? It shows 6 servings.
This is absolutely amazing.
I will make this asap. Never have seen anything like this before
If i am making this dish for 6 people should I double it or triple it?
Honestly, it depends how big of eaters you are and what you are serving with this. It is a pretty heavy meal with the pasta and beef so you may be okay with one. If not, I wouldn’t do more than double it and I would bake it in 2 dishes. You can always freeze or use as leftovers. I think you will have a lot leftover if you double still.
Why Jennifer?!? How about renaming this SLOPPY JENNIFER??Please respect Joe’s everywhere!
LOL Joe!! I have a Joey in my family and trust me…this is named after him!
Can you use cheddar instead of Velveeta?
How much sauce would you need to halve this recipe? Thx