Shortcut Sloppy Joe Cups Recipe Is Gameday Appetizer Perfection (4 Ingredients, 30 Minutes) Appetizers High Protein Recipes Shortcut Recipes Beef Turkey Recipes Snacks Entertaining

The big game is fast approaching, which means you'll need appetizers and snacks to pass around while you watch it. Sloppy joes sandwiches are always a hit for parties and for weeknight dinners. Why not turn that sloppy joe sandwich into a fun appetizer?

This shortcut recipe for sloppy joes cups is quick, easy and full of flavor. The hot appetizers are sure to be the first thing to go at your next get-together. These baked ground beef snacks would also make a wonderful dinner or lunch with a salad or fresh vegetable. Kids love this bite-sized dinner.

To make this high-protein recipe you only need four simple ingredients. Here is your shopping list for this quick and easy recipe: ground beef, sloppy joe sauce, refrigerated crescent rolls and cheese (American or cheddar work great). The sloppy joe appetizers are ready to be eaten in about 30 minutes.

Fun Sloppy Joe Trivia: While we think of the sloppy joe as an American classic, the sandwich is said to have originated in Havana, Cuba. Learn more about the history of the sloppy joe, also called a loose meat sandwich.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 20 to 24

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 15.5 ounces (1 can) sloppy joe sauce
• 8 ounces (1 roll) refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 cup grated American or cheddar cheese (or your favorite)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Cook the ground beef in a skillet until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. (Drain your meat if there's a lot of fat.) Add the sloppy joe sauce and stir well. Heat through. Turn off the heat. 
2. Roll out the crescent dough and press to seal perforations Cut into 20 to 24 small squares. (Squares should fit into the mini muffin cups and come up the sides.) 
3. Press the dough into mini muffin tins that have been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. (You could use regular muffin tins. You will get about eight appetizers.)
4. Fill each cup with some of the meat mixture. 
5. Top with some cheese. (You could use a package of processed American cheese squares if preferred.)
6. Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for about 15 minutes, or until the crescents are golden and the cheese melted. Serve hot. (You could garnish with some fresh parsley.) Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.

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