Best 8 Cheesy Crockpot Lasagna Recipes

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Craving a delectable and comforting cheesy crockpot lasagna? Look no further! This hearty dish combines layers of succulent pasta, flavorful sauce, and an abundance of melted cheese, all cooked to perfection in the convenience of your slow cooker. With minimal effort and a few simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering lasagna that's perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion. Get ready to indulge in a culinary delight that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion diced
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups ricotta cheese
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup grated Romano
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the slow cooker
15 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 cups grated mozzarella
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the meat mixture: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the ground beef, sausage and garlic and cook until brown, 7 to 9 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, basil, parsley, oregano, salt and some pepper and stir. Set aside.
  • For the cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, Romano, basil, parsley, salt, pepper and eggs and stir together well.
  • For the lasagna: Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Spoon in one-quarter of the meat mixture on the bottom and top with 5 lasagna noodles, broken to fit. Add a third of the cheese mixture, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella. Repeat this layering twice, starting with the meat mixture and ending with the mozzarella, for 3 layers total.
  • For the fourth layer, top with the remaining meat mixture and remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Turn off the heat and allow the lasagna to sit 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

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 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

SLOW-COOKED LASAGNA



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This traditional favorite is made super easy in a slow cooker. The finished Crock-Pot lasagna cuts well to make nice individual servings. You may need to break the lasagna noodles so they fit into the slow-cooker crock. -Rebecca Goodwin, Bowling Green, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar (24 ounces) herb and garlic pasta sauce
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 no-cook lasagna noodles
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta sauce; heat through. In a large bowl, combine the mozzarella and ricotta cheeses, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. , Spread 1 cup meat sauce in an oval 3-qt. slow cooker. Break one lasagna noodle into three pieces. Layer 1-1/3 noodles over sauce, breaking noodles to fit as necessary. Top with 2/3 cup meat sauce and 1-1/3 cups cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining sauce., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until noodles are tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful lasagna. A good combination is mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan.
  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna noodles. They should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Layer the lasagna in a slow cooker in the order of noodles, sauce, cheese, and meat. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used up.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Serve the lasagna with a side of garlic bread or salad.

Conclusion:

Cheesy crockpot lasagna is an easy and delicious meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a comforting and convenient meal, give cheesy crockpot lasagna a try.

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