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Sloppy Joe Cups Recipe

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These Sloppy Joe Cups are a fun and delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich. Made with lean ground beef simmered in flavorful sloppy joe sauce, nestled inside buttery crescent roll dough, and topped with melted American cheese, these bite-sized cups are perfect for a quick family dinner or party appetizer. Ready in just 30 minutes and easy to make, they offer all the comforting flavors of sloppy joes in a convenient handheld format.

Ingredients

Ground Beef Mixture

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (93/7)
  • 1 can (15 oz) sloppy joe sauce

Dough and Toppings

  • 1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 2 slices yellow American cheese, cut into quartered squares

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Muffin Pan: Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃). Lightly spray 8 cups of a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and grease from the pan.
  3. Simmer with Sauce: Add the sloppy joe sauce to the beef in the skillet and stir to coat evenly. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Prepare Dough: On a lightly floured surface, unroll the crescent rolls and pinch the seams to form one large square. Use a rolling pin to smooth and slightly enlarge the dough square.
  5. Cut and Shape Dough Cups: Cut the dough into 8 equal squares. Gently press each square into the prepared muffin cups, forming open-faced cups.
  6. Fill Cups: Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly into each dough cup, filling them generously but without overflowing.
  7. Add Cheese: Top each filled cup with a quartered square of yellow American cheese.
  8. Bake: Bake the cups for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown, cooked through, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cups to cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin pan. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute the sloppy joe sauce with homemade sauce for a fresher taste.
  • Use a spatula to gently lift the cups out of the muffin pan without breaking them.
  • For added flavor, consider mixing diced onions or bell peppers into the beef while cooking.
  • Use low-fat cheese or reduce cheese quantity to lower fat content.
  • Ensure the dough is evenly rolled to prevent thin spots that might burn during baking.

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