Sloppy Joe Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound ground beef
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½ small onion, diced
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2 cans (24 oz each) Manwich sloppy joe sauce
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8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
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1 pound corkscrew pasta, cooked
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1 cup hand-shredded Colby Jack cheese
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350 degrees.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion until the meat is fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
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Add both cans of Manwich sauce and the cubed Velveeta to the skillet. Stir until the Velveeta melts completely and the sauce is smooth.
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Add the cooked pasta directly to the skillet and toss everything together until evenly coated.
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Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top.
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Place on the center rack of the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or just until the cheese is fully melted.
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Let the casserole sit for 2 to 4 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if you like and enjoy.
# Notes:
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Using canned sloppy joe sauce makes this super quick and easy
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Velveeta melts smoothly and makes the sauce extra creamy
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Hand-shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded
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This is a kid-friendly weeknight dinner
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Leftovers reheat well for lunch the next day