Sloppy Joe Casserole

Sloppy Joe Casserole

Prep Time: 15 minutes. Start to Finish: 30 minutes. Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef, cooked, drained

1 15.5 ounce can original sloppy joe sauce

1 can refrigerated original breadsticks or French loaf

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)

¼ cup brown sugar

1 can of dark red kidney beans, drained (optional)

Directions:

Heat oven to 375°F

 In 12-inch nonstick skillet, brown ground beef, and drain fat

Add sloppy joe sauce and brown sugar

Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally

Meanwhile, unroll dough; separate into 12 breadsticks

 Cut each into 4 pieces, about 1 1/2 inches long (or slice French loaf into about 12 slices)

Pour beef mixture into ungreased 12x8-inch or 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish

Place dough pieces in single layer over beef mixture

Bake uncovered 13 minutes, or until bread is cooked

Sprinkle with cheese; bake about 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted