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Sloppy Joe Macaroni & Cheese

June 26, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Sloppy Joe Macaroni and Cheese | Sloppy Joe Macaroni and Cheese is a yummy, stick-to-the-ribs meal. Try this affordable, easy-to-prepare dish for dinner tonight!

No, you’re not experiencing déjà vu. This is indeed another variation of homemade macaroni and cheese! Unlike the Italian and Mexican varieties I’ve already shared, this version contains meat. Like the other varieties, this version is delicious, easy to prepare, and affordable.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups macaroni, uncooked measure
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 lb. ground meat
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, drain, and return to the pot in which it was cooked. Cook the ground meat, onions, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Add the tomatoes and BBQ sauce. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

Sloppy joe mixture simmering | Sloppy Joe Macaroni and Cheese is a yummy, stick-to-the-ribs meal. Try this affordable, easy-to-prepare dish for dinner tonight!

Stir the meat mixture into the prepared macaroni.

Sloppy joe mixture with macaroni | Sloppy Joe Macaroni and Cheese is a yummy, stick-to-the-ribs meal. Try this affordable, easy-to-prepare dish for dinner tonight!

Place one-third of the macaroni mixture in a greased oven-safe bowl or casserole dish. Top with one-third of the shredded cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat twice, so you have a total of three macaroni-cheese layers. Pour the milk over the top.

Sloppy joe mac and cheese ready for oven | Sloppy Joe Macaroni and Cheese is a yummy, stick-to-the-ribs meal. Try this affordable, easy-to-prepare dish for dinner tonight!

Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until it is heated through and the top layer of cheese is lightly brown and crisp. Yield: 5 servings.

Notes

This macaroni and cheese is a yummy, stick-to-the-ribs dish! It quickly became a comfort food for us.

The ingredients for the dish cost $7.54, which is $1.51 per serving (this price includes everything but the garlic, salt, and pepper, which are staples in my house). We eat it with a vegetable (usually a frozen vegetable), so this brings the cost of each serving to $1.69. It’s affordable, tasty, and easy to make. Give it a try!

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  1. Rosie says

    June 26, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    I can tell just by reading this that it’ll be a hit with my boys!

    • Shannon says

      June 27, 2013 at 8:20 am

      I imagine it will be!

  2. The Better Baker says

    July 16, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    What an awesome dish- sounds perfect for kids too. Thanks so much for sharing at Weekend Potluck. Look forward to your sharing more of your delicious dishes next time.

    • Shannon says

      July 16, 2014 at 6:33 pm

      Yes, it’s great for kids!

  3. Karen says

    July 18, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    Do you drain the diced tomatoes

    • Shannon says

      July 18, 2014 at 4:49 pm

      Hi Karen,
      No, I don’t drain them. The additional liquid helps keep the mac and cheese from drying out.

  4. Lindy says

    August 10, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    Is there a substitute for BBQ sauce? My hubby doesn’t like the flavor, even though I love it. Was thinking maybe ketchup or the actual manwich sauce?

    • Shannon says

      August 10, 2014 at 7:03 pm

      Absolutely! Any ingredients typically used to make Sloppy Joes would work. A mixture of ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar would be tasty. Commercially prepared sauce (like Manwich) would definitely work, too.

      • Lindy says

        August 10, 2014 at 10:06 pm

        Thanks, I’ll try it! I followed the recipe as is tonight and we both couldn’t stop eating it. 🙂 so maybe his taste is changing. Thanks again.

        • Shannon says

          August 10, 2014 at 10:09 pm

          Great! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

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