Sloppy Joe Fries Casserole
A hearty and comforting dish combining crispy fries, savory sloppy joe meat, and gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Fries
- 32 ounces frozen fries Crinkle fries or shoestring fries work best.
Meat Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey Can substitute with ground chicken or lentils.
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup Base for the sloppy joe sauce.
- 1 tablespoon mustard Adds tang.
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup diced pickles or pickle juice Optional for diner-style tang.
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheese Cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bake the frozen fries on a sheet pan until they start to brown.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey with diced onion until meat is browned; drain excess grease.
- Stir in garlic, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; simmer until thickened.
Assembly
- Layer half of the cooked fries in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Spoon the sloppy joe mixture over the fries.
- Add the remaining fries on top of the meat sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top.
Baking
- Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or jalapenos. This dish is versatile; you can use different types of fries and cheeses.