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Sloppy Joe Squares

By Valerie · August 20, 2012 · Updated June 2, 2020 66 Comments

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An incredible, made from scratch Sloppy Joe filling is topped with cheese and baked between layers of crescent roll dough. These Sloppy Joe Squares will be a hit with your family or at your next potluck gathering!

A serving of Sloppy Joe Sqaures.

Boy # 4 started back to school today. The first day of his last year of high school and the first of many lasts for us this year. His older brothers will return to their respective colleges within the next couple of weeks. Summer is officially winding down.

I always like to plan a special menu full of good, hearty, kid friendly (or teenage boy friendly) meals for the first week of school that are centered around the boys and cater to their tastes. Meals like this are much needed after the stress, excitement, and first day jitters that inevitably come each new school year. And somehow it makes me feel better too. This recipe is a great one to feed your hungry Back to Schoolers and it’s also a great choice for all those upcoming school potlucks or banquets.

I came across a similar recipe a loooonnnnggg time ago in a magazine that no longer exists. It was called Hometown Cooking, from the folks at Better Homes & Gardens. I’m still trying to get over the fact that this magazine is no longer published. It was my favorite cooking magazine and every issue had a gazillion recipes I wanted to try. I still refer back to issues that are now over 10 years old, for inspiration.

The recipe calls for Sloppy Joe filling so I use my all time favorite, hands down, no contest cause it’s the winner, recipe for Cajun Sloppy Joe’s.

A slice of Sloppy Joe squares being lifted with a spatula.

Just slice, serve… enjoy!



A fork breaks into a slice of Sloppy Joe Squares.

Put a plate of this in front of them and ask them about their day. If you have a son, and he says more than three words in response, you are truly blessed.

More recipes for Sloppy Joe fans:

Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes | Belly Full
Sloppy Joe Sliders | Valerie’s Kitchen
One Pot Sloppy Joe Noodle Skillet | Spicy Perspective
Taco Sloppy Joes | Lemons for LuLu

A 3 image vertical collage of Sloppy Joe Squares with text overlay.
A serving of sloppy joe sqaures.

Sloppy Joe Squares

An incredible, made from scratch Sloppy Joe filling is topped with cheese and baked between layers of crescent roll dough. These Sloppy Joe Squares will be a hit with your family or at your next potluck gathering!
4.8 from 5 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 525kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper adjust amount as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 16 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough (2 (8 ounce) packages)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar/jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onions, and bell pepper until meat crumbles and no pink remains. Drain well and return skillet to heat.
  • Add tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard, brown sugar, Creole seasoning, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and fresh ground pepper. Stir well to combine and reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and spray a 13- x 9-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. Press one can of the crescent roll dough into the prepared pan, pressing with your fingers to cover the bottom of the pan. Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture on top of the dough in pan and sprinkle evenly with cheese. Carefully place the 2nd sheet of crescent roll dough on top of the cheese, lightly pressing the seams together and pulling the dough out to the edges of the pan. Brush the top of the dough with milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 13 to 15 minutes till nicely golden brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1218mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 772IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 4mg
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  1. Robin Schutt says

    September 12, 2020 at 5:26 pm

    New to following you and am so glad I did. I like reading about you and your family. This is my second making of the sloppy job casserole. I used 2 cans of crescent sheet dough. Delicious! My hubs loves it. Next I’ll try the pepperoni pizza with crescent rolls.
    Thanks so much.

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    • Valerie says

      September 19, 2020 at 9:42 am

      Thanks Robin! So glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂

      Reply
  2. Betty McClure says

    May 4, 2020 at 8:33 am

    5 stars
    Made this Saturday night for my husband’s birthday & it was delicious! Will send to my son, basketball coach who is staying @ home In Memphis Grizzlies territory! He’s been cooking quite a bit & I think he & his roommates would love this! Thanks!

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  3. Laeken Lanegan says

    July 19, 2019 at 5:59 pm

    4 stars
    This was a hit.

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  4. Julie says

    March 14, 2018 at 7:12 pm

    5 stars
    I’m so glad I took the time to make the filling instead of using Manwich – which I was considering. We could taste the difference. Very good, easy, kid friendly…thank you!

    Reply
  5. Don says

    August 18, 2017 at 10:03 am

    Can the red and green peppers be left of as I can’t tolerate the after effects of peppers.

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    • Valerie says

      August 19, 2017 at 10:17 am

      Sure! Modify the filling to suit your taste.

      Reply
  6. Judy Tonnies says

    April 3, 2017 at 6:49 pm

    I tried this tonight and it is wonderful! We run a restaurant and I plan on using this in place of juicy burgers! Thank for posting.

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