This Sloppy Joe Casserole has ground beef and noodles smothered in a cheesy Manwich sauce with corn and diced tomatoes. Just prepare the filling in ONE POT, transfer to a casserole dish, top with cheese, and bake!
For a more traditional spin, try my Homemade Sloppy Joes, and don’t forget a side of cornbread!
Sloppy Joe Casserole
Guys, this recipe can’t get any better. It’s SO easy, made with pantry ingredients, budget-friendly, doubles as a ONE POT recipe, and can be made 3 days ahead of time. (Bonus: It also makes a great freezer meal.)
Are you sold?! Let’s get into it.
How to Make Sloppy Joe Casserole
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
Brown ground beef, add diced onions. Drain excess grease.
Add Manwich sauce, undrained diced tomatoes, and chicken broth.
Bring to a gentle boil, add farfalle pasta. Gently boil for 15 minutes, until al dente.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in corn. Add cubed Velveeta, replace lid to allow it to melt. Use a silicone spatula to gently stir to combine.
PRO TIP: You can top the pasta with cheese and replace the lid until the cheese is melted and pasta is cooked to your liking. From here, you can serve it as a One Pot meal.
Otherwise, transfer to a casserole dish.
Top with cheese. Cover and bake at 375° F for 15 minutes. Serve!
One Pot Method
For an easy One Pot approach, don’t transfer to a casserole dish. Instead, sprinkle cheese on top of the pasta once it’s completely cooked through. Place the lid on top and allow the cheese to melt, then serve!
Make-Ahead Method
- Assemble the casserole and top with cheese. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef, 85% lean
- ½ cup onions, diced
- 1 15.5 oz can Manwich sauce
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, *not* drained
- ¾ pound farfalle pasta, uncooked
- 8 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or drained from a can
- 1 ½ cups cheddar, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Add liquids: Manwich sauce, chicken broth, and undrained diced tomatoes.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then add the pasta and stir to combine.
- Cover and let it boil gently until al dente. Stir a few times throughout to ensure the pasta doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot. Add a few extra minutes than what’s indicated on the box since we are boiling gently. Taste-test a noodle before proceeding.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in the corn. Add the cubed Velveeta and place the cover on the pot to allow it to melt. Lift the cover and gently stir to combine.
- Transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar.
- Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Remove cover and serve with cornbread!
Notes
- Assemble the casserole and top with cheese. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
A variety of pastas can be used in this recipe, refer to box for approximate cooking times as compared to farfalle pasta and adjust as needed. Penne makes a great sub.
You can use a whole pound of pasta, I just prefer extra sauce.
I am making this today. So I don’t cook the pasta separate? It will cook all the way in the liquids?
Hi Stephanie- that’s right! No need to cook it separately! Enjoy!! 🙌🏻 I’d love to know how you like it!
I just made this and it was so good! This would be great when Fall finally gets here and it’s chilly outside(My favorite season!). Thanks for posting!
Hi Michelle! I’m so happy to hear that, and I agree, perfect Fall food!! Thanks so much for the review!! ❤️
I don’t have Velveeta cheese. Can i just use cheddar?
Hi Cindy, yes, I mean the Velveeta definitely makes it but you could use Cheddar, or Cheddar Jack.
I made this for my family tonight, and we loved it! It was very easy and used common ingredients. This is my first time on your website, but I’ve already found more recipes I want to try!
Hello Stephanie!
I made the sloppy Joe casserole for my family. We just loved it!
I am curious about the nutrition info that goes with the casserole. 663 calories, is that per serving? If so, is one cup of the casserole considered a serving?
Thank you for you time!
Hey Stephanie! There are 6 servings in this casserole Nd the nutritional info is per serving. I hope that helps and I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe!!
Made this for the in-laws this weekend, they loved it! My first time using Manwich sauce too! Thanks for a great recipe Steph!
Hey Morgan!!! Oh my gosh I’m so happy and TRULY appreciate you taking the time to come back here and leave a comment! You’re the best, I hope all is well with you and the family, friend!! <3
I am making today. There is only my husband and I, can you freeze the leftovers?
Hi Janet! Yes- leftovers freeze very well! Enjoy!
Is there any substitute I can use for to take place for a can of manwich
Hi Bethany, I have a homemade sloppy joes recipe that you can use to create your own sauce if that helps! But the sauce is the basis of the recipe so you won’t be able to use any direct substitute other than a can or making it from scratch! 🙂
Sounds yummy!!!
Hey Patsy!! It’s soooo good, you have to give it a try when you can! 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend. -Stephanie
What size can of tomatoes do you use?
14.5 ounces! I’ll clarify that! 🙌🏻
Holy moly, I’m ready to dig right into this one! Another awesome recipe! Love it.
Hey Mike!! Something tells me that you would toss a few jalapenos in here! Maybe add a bit of hot sauce?! 🙂
I just might! YUMMO!