Introduction
Sloppy Joe Cups take the classic sloppy joe and turn it into a handheld, mess-free appetizer. Savory beef, tangy sauce, and melty cheese baked into soft biscuit cups—easy and irresistible!
⏱️ Prep Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- Muffin tin
- Skillet
- Spoon
- Nonstick spray
📝 Ingredients (Makes 12 cups)
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup onion, finely diced
- 1 cup Sloppy Joe sauce (Manwich or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Biscuits: Cut each biscuit in half for perfect cup size.
- Cheese: Cheddar adds sharp flavor; Colby-Jack melts smoothly.
- Beef: Drain well to prevent soggy cups.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Cook Beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned.
- Drain excess grease.
- Stir in Sloppy Joe sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Form Biscuit Cups
- Cut each biscuit in half.
- Press dough into muffin cups, forming a well.
- Fill & Top
- Spoon Sloppy Joe mixture into each cup.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake
- Bake 18–22 minutes until biscuits are golden and cheese is melted.
- Cool & Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes before removing.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per cup)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
💡 Tips
- Use a spoon or shot glass to press dough evenly.
- Let rest before removing to avoid breaking.
- Keep warm in a slow cooker on WARM.
🔄 Variations
- Bacon Cheeseburger Cups: Add cooked bacon bits.
- Spicy Sloppy Joe Cups: Add diced jalapeños.
- Pizza Joe Cups: Add pepperoni and mozzarella.
- Mini Cornbread Cups: Swap biscuit dough for cornbread batter.
