Sloppy Joe Skillet Cornbread Casserole

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This sloppy Joe skillet cornbread casserole, with a sloppy Joe base and a cheesy cornbread top, is prepared and baked in the same skillet, and is made easier with convenient corn muffin mix.

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Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin

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Updated on September 23, 2024
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enameled cast iron skillet with sloppy joe cornbread casserole and one serving on a plate
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

  • 1 cup ketchup

  • 3 tablespoons mustard

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco®, divided

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 3 pickle spears, thinly sliced

  • 2 (8.5 ounce) boxes corn muffin mix, such as Jiffy®

  • 1 large egg

  • 1/3 cup milk

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Heat oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, and salt and cook, stirring often, until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add in beef and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. 

  3. Add in ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire, and black pepper, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Mix in 2 teaspoons of hot sauce, tomato paste, and water, and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from heat; smooth mixture out evenly in skillet. Lay pickle slices evenly over the top.  

  4. Stir together cornbread mix, egg, milk, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, and remaining hot sauce in a bowl until combined. Pour batter evenly over meat mixture. 

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and bubbly around the edges, 23 to 25 minutes.

enameled cast iron skillet with sloppy joe cornbread casserole and one serving on a plate

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

529 Calories
26g Fat
32g Carbs
41g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 529
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 34%
Saturated Fat 11g 54%
Cholesterol 162mg 54%
Sodium 1154mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 41g 82%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 236mg 18%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 840mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.