Macro-Friendly Sloppy Joe Bake

I can remember back when I was in school when we had sloppy joes on the school lunch menu and not wanting them (not sure why, maybe it was the name??). Those were days when I’d pack a lunch or choose the “soup” option which included whatever the soup of the day was with a triple decker peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Fast forward to today and I love sloppy joes! So do my family. This Macro-Friendly Sloppy Joe Bake is the perfect twist on this classic meal. I might even like this better than the traditional sandwich style. Of course, we have those, too. The next time you’re craving a classic sloppy joe, give our Turkey Sloppy Joes a try!

3 Reasons Why You’ll Love This Recipe

1. It’s got 33g of protein per serving. Who says you can’t enjoy comfort foods while still hitting your goals? Seriously. If you’re eating boring diet foods because you think that’s what’s required to hit your goals, you are sorely mistaken and I want you to see the light! It starts with enjoying the high protein sloppy joe bake.
2. The whole family will love it. You can dish this up to just about anyone and they’re almost guaranteed t love it (picky kiddos included!).
3. It’s ready in 30 minutes. Is there anything better than a quick, simple family meal that’s on the table in 30 minutes or less? These quick meals are life-saving for us on busy weeknights when we have minimal time between school and sports.

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“FHM Sloppy Joe Bake”

Dinner · Serves 6

Macro-Friendly Sloppy Joe Bake

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This comforting, high protein twist on a traditional sloppy joe sandwich makes this recipe an absolute knockout. With 33g of protein and flavor that the whole crew will love, this recipe will quickly find its way onto your monthly dinner rotation.

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382 calories

33g protein

37g carbs

11g fat

35% protein · 39% carbs · 26% fat

8.6g protein per 100 cal

Prep

10 mins

Cook

20 mins

Total

30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb Extra lean ground turkey
• 1 15 oz can Sloppy joe sauce
• 1 6 oz. can Pilsbury Grands Buttermilk Biscuits
• 1 cup Reduced-fat colby jack cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup Bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup Onion, diced
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp Paprika

Equipment

• Large skillet
• Cooking spoon
• 9×13 baking dish
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Knife and cutting board

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

3. Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook until the turkey is browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

4. Stir in the canned sloppy joe sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove from heat.

5. Transfer the sloppy joe mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.

6. Sprinkle the shredded reduced-fat Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top of the sloppy joe mixture.

7. Separate the Pillsbury Grands Biscuits and cut each biscuit into quarters. Arrange the biscuit pieces on top of the cheese layer in a single layer.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.

9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Tami’s notes

For added veggies, consider adding diced mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach to the turkey mixture.

This bake can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.

Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Per serving (222g): Calories 382kcal · Protein 33g · Carbs 37g · Fat 11g

Nutrition is an estimate and will vary with the brands and amounts you use.