Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese is a delicious fusion of two American comfort food classics.

I have to be honest that when I first came across this idea for Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese, I was not optimistic about the concept. In fact, upon first seeing this recipe, I quickly discounted it and flipped to a new page almost immediately.

Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese

I found myself giving a little more thought to the idea of combing a homemade sloppy Joe recipe with a Mac and Cheese recipe from scratch and I started to consider that perhaps these two American beauties could indeed coincide. Side by side and in the same pot, on the same plate and eventually intermingled on the same fork.

It seems that with age, I am growing more tolerant of ideas that don’t necessarily conform to traditional thought. I know what you’re thinking, big surprise coming from a guy who is married to another guy and with whom he is raising six kids.

Thinking outside of the box has been a great thing for my personal life and I happen to be of the opinion that there are some pretty happy and well adjusted kids in the picture too. Maybe this all played a part in my decision to try this Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese recipe and maybe I just made it because after giving it some thought it sounded pretty good to me. In either case, I love it when I’m right.

It’s simple to make, you have the satisfaction of knowing exactly what ingredients are in it, and your family will love eating this meal for dinner. Now, you tell me what’s not to love about Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese. Please, try this easy recipe soon. -Dan

Print Add Review

Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese Recipe

Two American classics are joined together to from a new fusion comfort food.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword macaroni and cheese

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 670 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb macaroni
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp chii powder
• 2 tbsp Worcetershire sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups tomatoes crushed
• 1/4 cup flat leaf (Italian) parsley chopped
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Prepare pasta as directed on box to al dente.
   

2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high setting. Add onion and saute until tender and translucent, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and stir for another minute.
   

3. Add ground beef to onion and garlic mixture and stir to brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in chili powder, Worcetershire sauce, and brown sugar.
   

4. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain pasta and add to skillet, over medium heat. Stir the sloppy Joe mixture in with the macaroni and add the parsley and half the cheese. Fold and stir together quickly then add remaining cheese to top of mixture.
   

5. Cover skillet for a couple of minutes to allow cheese to melt and then garnish with additional parsley and serve immediately.
   

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts

Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 670 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27g 42%

Saturated Fat 11g 55%

Cholesterol 83mg 28%

Sodium 296mg 12%

Potassium 567mg 16%

Total Carbohydrates 73g 24%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 16g

Protein 31g 62%

Vitamin A 13.3%

Vitamin C 10.5%

Calcium 24%

Iron 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Pairing Suggestions

Blue Cheese Wedge Salad Recipe from Bowl Me Over.

Lemon Blueberry Bars from A Dish of Daily Life