Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8.5 ounces corn muffin mix (Jiffy works great) (1 box)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar (divided)
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 14.75 ounces cream-style corn (1 can)
  • 24 ounce can sloppy joe sauce (or homemade, divided)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 sweet onion
  • 1 bell pepper (any color)
  • 1/4 cup diced green onions

Instruction

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a medium sized bowl, add the cornbread mix, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, milk, egg, and canned corn. Stir until well combined.
  • Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes or until just set.
  • Dice the onion and pepper and add to a large skillet with the butter. Cook until softened.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook through. Drain the fat.
  • Add all but 1/2 cup of the sloppy joe sauce to the pan with the meat to warm.
  • Remove the cornbread from the oven and use a fork to prick holes over the cornbread. Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of the sloppy joe sauce over the cornbread.
  • Spoon the meat and sauce over the baked cornbread and top with the remaining cheese. Return to the oven for 15 minutes.
  • Top with the green onions before serving.