Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 oz Jiffy cornbread mix (8.5 oz boxes; prepared according to package instructions)
• 2 oz diced green chilies (4 oz cans)
• 1 oz whole kernel sweet corn (15 oz can, drained)
• 1 lb ground beef (browned and drained)
• 1 oz sloppy joe sauce (15 oz can (e.g., Manwich))
• shredded cheese (a handful for topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix two boxes of Jiffy cornbread mix according to the package instructions (typically requiring eggs and milk).

3. 3

   Add two cans of diced green chilies and one drained can of whole kernel sweet corn to the cornbread batter. Stir to combine.

4. 4

   Pour the cornbread mixture into the prepared 9x13 baking dish.

5. 5

   In a skillet, brown one pound of ground beef until fully cooked. Drain the excess grease.

6. 6

   Stir one can of sloppy joe sauce into the cooked ground beef.

7. 7

   Spoon the sloppy joe meat mixture over the cornbread batter and swirl it around slightly with a spoon.

8. 8

   Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25 minutes total.

9. 9

   During the last 15 minutes of baking, sprinkle a handful of shredded cheese over the top of the casserole.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven when the edges are crispy and the cheese is melted.

Notes

The author suggests that for a smaller portion, you could use one box of cornbread mix and a smaller pan, but two boxes helps stretch the meal for a family of four.

Nutrition per serving

• sloppy joe
• casserole
• budget-friendly
• easy dinner
• cornbread
• family meal
• baked