Some nights call for a dinner that’s simple, filling, and guaranteed to disappear fast. This Slow Cooker Cheddar Bay Sloppy Joe Bake checks every box by combining two comfort food classics into one easy meal.

The sloppy joe filling simmers low and slow until it’s rich and flavorful, then it’s topped with cheesy Cheddar Bay biscuit dough and baked until golden brown. The buttery biscuits soak up just enough of the savory filling while staying fluffy on top, making every bite hearty and satisfying.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Sloppy Joe Filling

2 lbs lean ground beef, browned and drained
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 small onion diced
1 small green bell pepper diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 cups ketchup
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp yellow mustard
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Biscuit Topping

2 boxes Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
Ingredients called for on the biscuit mix package
Seasoning packets included in the boxes
2 Tbsp butter melted
Chopped parsley for garnish

Slow Cooker Cheddar Bay Sloppy Joe Bake in Slow Cooker

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How to Make Slow Cooker Cheddar Bay Sloppy Joe Bake

1. To your 6 quart slow cooker add your ground beef, salt, pepper, onion, bell pepper and garlic.

2. Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.

3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.

4. Prepare the Cheddar Bay biscuit mix according to the package directions. Drop large spoonful’s of the biscuit dough evenly over the sloppy joe mixture, leaving a little space between each biscuit.

5. Cover and cook on HIGH for 45–60 minutes, or until the biscuits are cooked through. (Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker.)

6. Brush the tops of the biscuits with the melted butter mixed with the included garlic herb seasoning packets. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Slow Cooker Cheddar Bay Sloppy Joe Casserole Feature

Slow Cooker Cheddar Bay Sloppy Joe Bake

This Slow Cooker Cheddar Bay Sloppy Joe Bake combines a rich, savory sloppy joe filling with cheesy Cheddar Bay biscuits baked until golden brown. It's an easy, comforting dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights and family meals.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

Slow Cooker (6 quart)

Ingredients

Sloppy Joe Filling

2 lbs lean ground beef browned and drained
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 small onion diced
1 small green bell pepper diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 cups ketchup
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp yellow mustard
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Biscuit Topping

2 boxes Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
Ingredients called for on the biscuit mix package
Seasoning packets included in the boxes
2 Tbsp butter melted
Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

To your 6 quart slow cooker add your ground beef, salt, pepper, onion, bell pepper and garlic.
Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Prepare the Cheddar Bay biscuit mix according to the package directions.
Drop large spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the sloppy joe mixture, leaving a little space between each biscuit.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 45–60 minutes, or until the biscuits are cooked through. (Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker.)
Brush the tops of the biscuits with the melted butter mixed with the included garlic herb seasoning packets.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.