Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Casserole

Looking for a comforting and easy dinner that the whole family will love? This Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Casserole takes the classic flavors of sloppy joes and layers them with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheese. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying meal on the table in under an hour!

Ingredients*

• 1 lb ground turkey 1 medium yellow onion
• diced 1 bell pepper
• diced 1 (15-ounce) can sloppy joe sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 (4-ounce) bags instant mashed potatoes
• prepared according to package instructions
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook turkey in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add onion and pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Stir in sloppy joe sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and transfer the turkey mixture to a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it in an even layer. Spoon mashed potatoes over the turkey mixture, spreading into an even layer with a spatula or spoon.
5. Top potatoes with cheddar and bake until the cheese is melted and the casserole is golden-brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

*Not all items are available in all Associated Grocers stores.