Sloppy Joe Fries (Loaded & Cheesy!)
Crispy fries, saucy beef, and creamy cheese sauce all baked together — this is the ultimate comfort-food mashup! Perfect for game night, family dinner, or when you want something fun and filling.
Ingredients
1 large bag frozen French fries (28–32 oz)
2 pounds ground beef (80/20 recommended)
2 cans Manwich sloppy joe sauce
2 pouches Velveeta cheese sauce
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Sour cream (for topping)
Optional Toppings:
Shredded cheddar cheese
Diced green onions
Pickles
Jalapeños
Crispy bacon bits
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Fries
Preheat oven according to fry package directions (usually 400–425°F).
Spread fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake until golden and crispy (usually 20–30 minutes).
Remove from oven and reduce heat to 350°F.
2️⃣ Prepare the Sloppy Joe Meat
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef.
Drain excess grease.
Season lightly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Stir in both cans of Manwich sauce.
Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thick and bubbly.
3️⃣ Assemble
Transfer cooked fries to a large oven-safe baking dish (or keep on sheet pan).
Evenly pour warmed Velveeta cheese sauce over the fries.
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly on top.
4️⃣ Bake
Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes to melt everything together.
If adding shredded cheese, sprinkle on top before baking.
5️⃣ Finish & Serve
Remove from oven.
Top with a generous dollop of sour cream.
Add any extra toppings you love.
Serve immediately while hot and cheesy!
Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days.
Reheat in oven at 350°F until warmed through (microwave works but fries soften).
Make It Even Better
✔ Use waffle fries or curly fries for extra texture
✔ Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken
✔ Add a layer of creamy coleslaw for a BBQ-style twist
✔ Make it spicy with hot sauce or pepper jack cheese
