Sloppy Joe Casserole
If you grew up eating sloppy joes, this casserole version is going to feel like a grown-up, weeknight-friendly twist. We’re skipping the buns and layering everything over roasted sweet potatoes instead, which gives the dish natural sweetness and keeps it gluten-free and balanced.
The ground turkey is seasoned with classic sloppy joe flavors—ketchup, mustard, and a touch of relish—and blended cottage cheese adds creaminess and protein. Top it with cheese and bake until everything’s hot and bubbling. The result is a one-dish dinner that’s hearty, nostalgic, and surprisingly good as leftovers.
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Recipe Tips
Roast the sweet potatoes ahead of time: Dice, toss with olive oil and salt, and roast at 400°F for 25–30 minutes.
Use lean ground turkey: It keeps the dish light but filling. Ground beef or chicken works too.
Blended cottage cheese adds creaminess without changing the flavor—perfect if you’re trying to sneak in more protein.
Add crunch: Sprinkle crushed crackers or grain-free chips on top before baking.
Ingredient Swaps: No sweet potatoes? ? Use roasted regular potatoes or cauliflower florets. No cottage cheese? ? Use Greek yogurt or sour cream. No relish? ? Add chopped dill pickles or a splash of pickle juice. Want it spicy? ? Stir in a little hot sauce or chopped jalapeño.
Meal Prep Tips: Roast your sweet potatoes and cook the turkey mixture ahead of time—then assemble and bake when ready to eat. Store in single-serve containers for quick lunches or dinners throughout the week. Great option to prep once and enjoy multiple ways (with greens, rice, or even stuffed into a wrap).
Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
Freezer: Freeze in portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey or ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ small onion
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle relish optional
- Garlic powder salt, pepper
- 1/3 cup blended cottage cheese
- 2 cups mashed potatoes or roasted sweet potato cubes
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or DF cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion until soft. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, relish (if using), and seasonings.
- Mix in blended cottage cheese or Greek yogurt until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Spread the roasted sweet potato cubes in the bottom of your baking dish.
- Spoon the sloppy joe turkey mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped pickles or green onion if you’d like.
Hi – the cottage cheese measurement seems to have a typo. Can you please confirm the amount?
Thanks!
Oops! Thanks for flagging that Melanie. It’s 1/3 cup!