Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole combines saucy, savory sloppy joe filling with golden cornbread for an easy, hearty comfort food dinner recipe!AN EASY GROUND BEEF CASSEROLEWhen Im looking for an easy, quick dinner, this dish is always one that comes to mind (and is always a hit even with the picky eaters!). Its a simple meal thats great for busy weeknights. I love using cornbread as a base for a lot of recipes like my Cornbread Taco Bake, Cheesy Beefy Cornbread Casserole, Cornbread Chicken Casserole and Cornbread Pizza (honorable mention to my Cornbread Waffles with Chili and Fixins!). It really is a fun twist and makes it a really filling meal!FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Why isnt the cornbread on top? I know you might be thinking but every other recipe for this has the cornbread on top. Well, my friends, this isnt every other recipe out there lol, it is BETTER! I like to do it this way because I think it makes it easier to slice and serve. Can I use a different cornbread mix instead? A box of Jiffy cornbread mix works absolutely perfect for this recipe. You could also pick up a bag of cornbread mix. Martha White makes a few good ones. I think those are only about 7 ounces but they would still work, the cornbread layer would just be a little bit thinner. No other changes need to be made. Can I use a bigger box of cornbread mix? I think you could use a larger box of cornbread mix and be ok (15 ounce) but i just havent tested it. Id probably just increase the milk to about cups and you may need to increase baking time. If you give it a try, please let me know how it turns out for you! What do I serve with Cornbread Sloppy Joe Casserole? I would lean towards a steamed veggie (the steamed veggie bags are great, like broccoli, cauliflower, etc.) and/or a salad. I also think these sides would work nicely: Honey Glazed Carrots Fried Corn Green Bean Salad Bacon Garlic Green Beans How long are leftovers good for? This will be good in the fridge for up to 3 days, but can go 5 days. The cornbread may get a little soggy after 3 days.It can be frozen for up to 3 months. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)shredded cheddar cheese you can swap this shredded cheese out for other options. If you want a little heat, try some Pepper Jack. can of cream-style sweet cornJiffy cornbread mix see my Frequently Asked Questions above for other suggestions.milkeggslean ground beef no ground beef? No problem! You can use ground turkey, pork or chicken instead.yellow oniongreen bell pepper If you dont like bell pepper, just leave it out.Manwich sloppy joe sauce If you dont like the canned stuff, you can make it homemade. See my recipe for Crock Pot Sloppy Joes for a homemade version.HOW TO MAKE SLOPPY JOE CORNBREAD CASSEROLEPreheat the oven to 400 F. Oil a 913-inch baking dish with olive oil (or spray with nonstick cooking spray). Set aside.To a bowl add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, cream style corn, cornbread mix, milk, eggs, and sugar. Mix until combined.Transfer the batter to the greased baking dish.Bake for 20 minutes.While this is baking to a saute pan add the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper. Cook for 7 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease. Add the Manwich. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the liquid has reduced.Remove the baking dish from the oven once it has baked for 20 minutes.Top the cornbread with the Manwich.Top the Manwich with the remainder of the cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes.Remove from the oven. Sprinkle the parsley on top.CRAVING MORE RECIPES?Texas Toast Sloppy JoesCrock Pot Sloppy Joe Hash Brown CasseroleSloppy Joe CasseroleBig Mac Sloppy JoesCrock Pot Sloppy JoesDr Pepper Sloppy JoesCrock Pot Taco Sloppy JoesItalian Sloppy JoesSloppy Joe CupsSloppy Joe Bubble UpBBQ Beef Biscuit Cups PrintSloppy Joe Cornbread CasseroleA layered casserole with a sloppy joe filling and fluffy cornbread.Course Dinner, Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 40 minutes minutesTotal Time 50 minutes minutesServings 8Calories 426kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients1 teaspoon oil (or nonstick cooking spray)3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided use, see notes below)14.75 can cream-style sweet corn8.5 ounce box Jiffy cornbread mix cup milk2 eggs1 teaspoon white granulated sugar (optional)1 pound lean ground beef cup finely chopped yellow onion cup finely chopped green bell pepper15 ounce can Manwich sloppy joe sauce2 Tablespoons chopped parsley (optional or dried parsley flakes)InstructionsPreheat the oven to 400 F.Oil a 913-inch baking dish with olive oil (or spray with nonstick cooking spray). Set aside. To a medium bowl add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 14.75 can cream-style sweet corn, 8.5 ounce box Jiffy cornbread mix, 1/2 cup milk, 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar (if using.) Mix until combined. Transfer the batter to the greased baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes. While this is baking, to a large saut pan add 1 pound lean ground beef, 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion, and 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper. Cook and crumble until the beef is browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease. Add 15 ounce can Manwich sloppy joe sauce. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until the liquid has reduced. Remove the baking dish from the oven once it has baked for 20 minutes.Top the baked cornbread with the Manwich mixture. Top the Manwich with the remainder 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Remove from the oven. Optional: sprinkle 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley on top (or dried parsley flakes.) NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.A lot of store bought shredded cheese comes packaged with 2 cups of shredded cheese. This recipe calls for 3 cups. You can certainly just use 2 cups of shredded cheese for this recipe. It will work out just fine!NutritionCalories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 23g | Sodium: 841mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g