05/07/2007

Recipe of the Week

Sloppy Joe Squares

Alice Johnson of Kalkaska sent today's recipe. She acquired it from the "Pillsbury Casserole and Slow Cooker Book” (January/February 2007).

"This is so good and easy to make,” she writes. "Serve with some vegetables and applesauce. Enjoy!”

Sloppy Joe Squares

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 can (16 oz.) sloppy joe sauce
• 2 cans (10.1-oz. each) Pillsbury refrigerated Big & Buttery crescent dinner rolls
• 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

Heat oven to 350°. In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat eight to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.

Unroll one can of the dough. Place in ungreased 13-by-9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Press in bottom and half up the sides of dish. Spread beef mixture over dough; sprinkle with cheese. Unroll second can of dough. Place over cheese.

Bake 30-35 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and dough is golden brown. Cut into squares to serve.

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