Weight Watchers Sloppy Joe Casserole with Biscuit Topping

A sloppy joe casserole recipe topped with biscuits that is Weight Watchers friendly and bursting with flavor.

When I made this casserole for the first time, my husband surprised me by saying, “I love this!” That level of enthusiasm was unexpected—he isn’t usually that vocal about food—but it confirmed what I already suspected: this dish is comfort food done right. It’s hearty, full of flavor, and doesn’t taste like a diet recipe at all.

This casserole works beautifully for families and for anyone following the Weight Watchers Purple plan. With smart ingredient choices—lean ground turkey, crushed tomatoes, sugar-free ketchup and a light biscuit topping—you get generous portions while keeping points and calories low. Based on the brand choices used in this recipe, each serving is estimated to be only 2 points on WW Purple (see Notes).

We typically get eight servings from this casserole and often find it satisfying enough that people will happily take a second helping. Leftovers reheat well, making this a practical weeknight dinner or a make-ahead dish for busy evenings.

How to make this WW-friendly sloppy joe casserole

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2: Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray and add the ground turkey. Cook over medium heat, breaking the meat into small pieces, until it’s nearly cooked through.

Step 3: Add the chopped onion, celery and green pepper to the skillet. Continue to cook until the vegetables are tender.

Step 4: Stir in the chili powder, salt, black pepper and a pinch of cayenne. Mix thoroughly so the spices coat the meat and vegetables.

Step 5: Reduce the heat, then add the crushed tomatoes, sugar-free ketchup and Dijon mustard. Stir and simmer until the tomato liquid reduces and the mixture thickens, about 10–15 minutes.

Step 6: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the frozen corn, dried basil and shredded fat-free mozzarella. Transfer the mixture to a rectangular baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray.

Step 7: Prepare the biscuit topping by combining plain no-fat Greek yogurt and self-rising flour in a bowl. The dough will be sticky—turn it out onto a generously floured surface, roll or press it to about 1/4″ thickness, and cut into 8 equal pieces. Place the pieces on top of the meat mixture. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with Everything seasoning.

Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is lightly browned. Remove from oven and let sit a few minutes before serving.

Tips for preparing this sloppy joe casserole

• Use a large skillet so the turkey and vegetables cook evenly and you can break the meat into small pieces easily.
• Dice the vegetables fairly small so they meld into the filling and cook quickly.
• Because the dough is sticky, flour the work surface and your rolling pin liberally to make shaping and cutting the biscuits easier.
• Rather than using a biscuit cutter, I find it easier to simply cut the dough into eight equal pieces for even baking.
• The baking dish I used measures about 10 x 12 x 2 inches. If you bake in individual dishes, watch the biscuit tops so they don’t overbrown.
• Leftovers reheat well in the microwave. To avoid a chewy topping, remove the biscuits before reheating and add them back afterward if possible.

Weight Watchers Sloppy Joe Casserole with Biscuit Topping

Servings: 8   |   Course: Main Course   |   Cuisine: American

Calories (per serving): 118 kcal (approximate)

Ingredients

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 1 lb 98% fat-free ground turkey
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sugar-free ketchup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2/3 cup fat-free shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup no-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 2 tsp Everything seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a large skillet with non-stick spray.
2. Add ground turkey and cook until nearly done, breaking into small pieces as it cooks.
3. Add chopped onion, celery and green pepper; cook until softened.
4. Stir in chili powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne; mix well.
5. Reduce heat, add crushed tomatoes, sugar-free ketchup and Dijon mustard. Simmer 10–15 minutes until slightly reduced.
6. Remove from heat and stir in corn, mozzarella and basil. Transfer to a prepared baking dish.
7. Make biscuit dough by mixing Greek yogurt and self-rising flour. Turn onto a floured surface, roll to 1/4″ thickness and cut into 8 pieces. Place on top of the casserole, brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with Everything seasoning.
8. Bake 20–25 minutes or until biscuit topping is lightly browned. Let rest a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Based on the brands used for the original recipe, each serving is estimated to be about 2 points on the Weight Watchers Purple plan. Nutritional values will vary with different brands and portion sizes.

Suggested brands used in the original test: Pam non-stick spray, 98% lean ground turkey, canned crushed tomatoes, sugar-free ketchup, Dijon mustard, fat-free shredded mozzarella, Pillsbury self-rising flour, and a store-brand Everything seasoning.

Nutrition (approximate per serving)

Calories: 118 kcal | Carbohydrates: 21 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 410 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 5 g

If you try this recipe, baking it in individual ramekins makes a fun, portion-controlled presentation. Just keep an eye on the biscuit topping so it browns evenly. Enjoy a comforting, flavorful casserole that fits into your Weight Watchers plan without sacrificing taste.