Best 8 Cheesy Crock Pot Lasagna Recipes

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If you are looking for a quick and easy lasagna recipe that results in a flavorful and ooey-gooey dish, look no further! This cheesy crock pot lasagna is the perfect meal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Simply layer your favorite lasagna ingredients in your slow cooker, and let it cook on low for 6-8 hours. The result is a rich, saucy, and cheesy lasagna that everyone will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER CHEESY WHITE LASAGNA



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Here's my best version of my favorite food-lasagna! The recipe is a winner, so it's worth the extra prep. You'll have plenty of time to plan side dishes while the main dish is cooking. -Suzanne Smith, Bluffton, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound ground chicken or beef
2 teaspoons canola oil
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
1 large egg, beaten
1-1/2 cups 2% cottage cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Additional minced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • Fold two 18-in. square pieces of heavy-duty foil into thirds. Crisscross strips and place on bottom and up sides of a 6-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Set chicken aside., In same pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion and carrots; cook and stir just until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 4-5 minutes. Stir in cream, cream cheese, cheddar and Gouda cheeses. Return chicken to pot. In a large bowl, combine egg, cottage cheese and basil., Spread 1 cup meat mixture into slow cooker. Layer with 3 noodles (breaking noodles as necessary to fit), 1 cup meat mixture, 1/2 cup cottage cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat mixture and cheese. Cook, covered, on low until noodles are tender, 3-4 hours. Remove slow cooker insert and let stand 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with additional basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 35g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 1086mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

CHEESY CROCKPOT LASAGNA



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Use this basic recipe and then customize to your liking by adding your favorite Italian ingredients! Experiment with pepperoni, tomatoes, or use Alfredo sauce instead of spaghetti.

Provided by Evans Mommy

Categories     Potluck

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb turkey, browned and drained
8 lasagna noodles, uncooked
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, any flavor
1 teaspoon oregano or 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/3 cup water
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Break noodles into pieces and place in bottom of greased crock pot.
  • Stir seasoning into browned meat and place atop lasagna noodles.
  • Layer half sauce and water/half mushrooms/half ricotta cheese/half mozzarella cheese over meat.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.6, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 88.9, Sodium 765.9, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 10.2, Protein 28

CHEESY CROCK POT LASAGNA



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This has become a staple at our house since my mom's cousin first served it at a birthday party. It's really easy to whip up and cooks without needing attention!

Provided by The Milocat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h20m

Yield 1 Crock Pot, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 1/2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles (1 regular bag size)
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups hamburger
2 1/4 cups spaghetti sauce
6 ounces Velveeta cheese (cubed)
3 cups mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to directions. Drain. Add butter and toss to coat.
  • In a skillet, cook hamburger over medium heat. Drain.
  • Stir noodles, sauce, cheese, and hamburger together.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours (or until cheese is melted and pasta is heated through).

SLOW COOKER LASAGNA



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This recipe is so easy, you might think that you are doing something wrong. It is delicious!

Provided by KIMIRN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 4h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (12 ounce) package lasagna noodles
12 ounces cottage cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until brown. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, and oregano and stir until well incorporated. Cook until heated through.
  • In a large bowl mix together the cottage cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Spoon a layer of the meat mixture onto the bottom of the slow cooker. Add a double layer of the uncooked lasagna noodles. Break to fit noodles into slow cooker. Top noodles with a portion of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layering of sauce, noodles, and cheese until all the ingredients are used.
  • Cover, and cook on LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1420.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

SLOW-COOKER LASAGNA



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Have all the flavors you love in homemade lasagna without the fussy preparation and baking. This easy version is assembled in your slow cooker, and simmers for hours while you do other things.

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) container POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1 (7 ounce) package KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
¼ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 large egg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pound ground beef
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
6 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Steps:

  • Mix ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, egg, and parsley in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water.
  • Spoon 1 cup meat sauce into a slow cooker; top with layers of half each of the noodles (broken to fit) and cheese mixture. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles (broken to fit), cheese mixture, and meat sauce. Cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW until liquid is absorbed, 4 to 6 hours. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan; let stand, covered, until melted, about 10 minutes.

SLOW-COOKER LASAGNA



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Convenient no-cook lasagna noodles take the work out of this traditional favorite adapted for the slow cooker. It's so easy to assemble for workdays or weekends. We like it accompanied by Parmesan bread or garlic cheese toast. -Lisa Micheletti, Collierville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 package (8 ounces) no-cook lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, salt and oregano. , Spread a fourth of the meat sauce in an ungreased 5-qt. slow cooker. Arrange a third of the noodles over sauce (break the noodles to fit if necessary). Combine cheeses; spoon a third of the mixture over noodles. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until noodles are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

SLOW-COOKER THREE-CHEESE CREAMY LASAGNA



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Take 10 minutes to put together this meatless lasagna. After you've taken one bite, you may never make the regular version again!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 no-boil lasagna noodles (from 16-oz package)
1/2 cup chive-and-onion cream cheese spread (from 8-oz container)
1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 cup milk
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
Paprika

Steps:

  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer half of the noodles in slow cooker, breaking noodles and overlapping as necessary.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave cream cheese spread on High 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in soup until well blended. Pour half of soup mixture over noodles. Sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese.
  • Repeat layering with remaining noodles, soup mixture and Cheddar cheese. Carefully pour milk over all. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and paprika over top.
  • Cover; cook on Low setting 4 to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 760 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SLOW-COOKER CHEESY WHITE CHICKEN LASAGNA



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This "lazy" lasagna requires very little prep, cooks on Low for a few hours and it's ready to scoop and serve. It's a creamy, cheesy, delicious new dinner we can't stop thinking about.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (6 oz)
1 package (5 oz) fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add lasagna noodles, chicken, onion, garlic, Alfredo sauce, chicken broth, basil, salt and pepper to slow cooker. Stir gently; stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 1 1/2 hours; stir mixture thoroughly until pasta is covered in sauce. Cover; cook 1 1/2 hours longer or until pasta is tender.
  • Gradually add spinach, carefully stirring to wilt; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Increase to High heat setting; cover and cook 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of cheeses, such as mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta.
  • If you don't have a crock pot, you can also make this lasagna in a Dutch oven or a large pot on the stovetop over low heat.
  • If you're short on time, you can use no-boil lasagna noodles.
  • To make sure the lasagna is cooked through, insert a knife into the center. If it comes out clean, the lasagna is done.
  • Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving so that it has a chance to set.

Conclusion:

This cheesy crock pot lasagna is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover meat sauce or vegetables. With its rich flavor and satisfying texture, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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