Looking for a hearty and flavorful meal that's quick and easy to prepare? Sloppy Joe Bake with Crescent Rolls is a delicious and convenient way to enjoy the classic sloppy joe flavors in a warm and comforting casserole.
If you love simple meals for dinner, this casserole is for you! Made with a flavorful blend of ground beef, onions, peppers, and tomato sauce, this dish is loaded with savory goodness. The addition of crescent rolls on top and bottom of the sloppy joe filling gives it a buttery and flaky crust that perfectly complements the sweet and tangy flavors of the filling.
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Ingredients for Sloppy Joe Casserole with Crescent Rolls
- ground beef
- onion, diced
- red pepper, diced
- chili powder
- garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
- tomato sauce
- ground dry mustard or yellow mustard
- tomato paste
- brown sugar
- worcestershire sauce
- crescent rolls
- cheddar cheese, shredded
- butter, melted
- sesame seeds
FAQs
Sloppy Joe Bake with Crescent Rolls is a comforting casserole that combines the classic flavors of Sloppy Joes with a flaky crescent roll crust. It features a savory ground beef filling topped with buttery crescent roll dough, making it an easy and family-friendly meal.
Yes, you can prepare the beef mixture ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, assemble the casserole with the crescent roll dough and cheese, then bake as directed.
Yes, you can freeze the assembled but unbaked casserole. Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and then with aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed, adding an additional 10-15 minutes to the baking time if needed.
This dish pairs well with a variety of sides such as a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.
Top Tips
- Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean, as it will have enough fat to stay moist and flavorful.
- Season well: Sloppy Joes are traditionally made with a mixture of ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. However, you can also add other spices like chili powder or garlic powder to give the casserole more depth of flavor.
- Let it rest: After baking, let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and make it easier to cut into portions.
- To store in the refrigerator, place leftovers into an airtight container for up to 4 days.
How to make Sloppy Joe Bake using Crescents
- Prepare a 9x13" baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, cook and crumble the hamburger over medium heat. Add onions and pepper cooking until the meat is no longer pink, peppers and onions are softened. Drain any grease.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for about 15 minutes, uncovered, over low heat.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread one tube of crescent rolls into the bottom of the prepared pan. Pinch together the seams and place up the sides a little. Bake about 7 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and spread sloppy joe mixture evenly over top of the crescent rolls.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Lay the second tube of crescent rolls on top of the meat, stretching to cover all of the meat. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and brush on top of the crescent rolls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Slice and serve!
Easy Sloppy Joe Bake with Crescent Rolls Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- ½ cup onion, diced
- ½ cup red pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground dry mustard or 2 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 16 oz crescent rolls
- 2-3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13″ baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, cook and crumble the hamburger over medium heat. Add onions and pepper cooking until the meat is no longer pink, peppers and onions are softened. Drain any grease.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for about 15 minutes, uncovered, over low heat.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread one tube of crescent rolls into the bottom of the prepared pan. Pinch together the seams and place up the sides a little. Bake about 7 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and spread sloppy joe mixture evenly over top of the crescent rolls.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Lay the second tube of crescent rolls on top of the meat, stretching to cover all of the meat. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and brush on top of the crescent rolls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Slice and serve!
Anonymous
I’m making tonight! . Looking for a side dish besides French fries
Jill Lockridge
Hello! You could make baked beans, have potato chips, side salad, corn on the cob, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, or a pasta salad. We have several of these on our site in side dishes. We hope you enjoy the casserole, please come back and let us know!