CRISPY OH SO CHEESY LASAGNA

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Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: This recipe is good because it adds a bit of crispiness and variety of cheeses opposed to the traditional style of lasagna. TIP* Fry the bacon and hashbrowns until very crispy!

Provided by aspencer5

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 lasagna pan, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground beef
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
4 cups mozzarella cheese
24 ounces spaghetti sauce
2 cups cheddar cheese
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
2 eggs
3 tablespoons of minced garlic
4 tablespoons basil
6 no-boil lasagna noodles
4 slices bacon
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 cups Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook red bell peppers until soft in olive oil. Remove and set aside. Preheat the oven at 365 degrees. Then, cook ground beef in a skillet or frying pan for 5 minutes. After doing so, add garlic and 2* tablespoons of basil. Continue cooking ground beef until finished. Remove and set aside. In a bowl, add 4 cups of mozarella, 2 eggs, 2* tablespoons of basil, ricotta cheese and stir and mix well. In another bowl, add spaghetti sauce, green onions, ground beef, and red bell peppers and stir and mix well. In a lasagna pan, add spaghetti sauce mixture to bottom. Add just enough to cover the bottom of the pan. Then, add three lasgna "no-boil" shells on top. Then, add a layer of cheese mixture to the shells by smoothing it out evenly on top of the shells. Then, add another layer of spaghetti sauce mixture covering the cheese and chells. Then, add another layer of lasagna shells on top. Then, add another layer of cheese mixture by smoothing on top of the shells. Then, add spaghetti sauce mixture covering the cheese mixture and shells. Top off the spaghetti mixture with cheddar cheese. Cover and bake for 50 minutes. While lasagna is baking, chop the bacons into small bite-sized pieces and fry until crispy. Then, fry the hash browns until crispy. Remove lasagna when its ready and top with the hashbrowns and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.3, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 152.7, Sodium 681.9, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 31.6

Mijan Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and my lasagna turned out perfect. It was cheesy, flavorful, and the crispy edges were a nice touch.


itzNeeded gh
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This lasagna was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Dhiraj Gupta
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I've tried many lasagna recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's cheesy, flavorful, and always a hit with my family and friends.


SheikhParsa Evana
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This is my favorite lasagna recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


George K Kaawa
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Simphiwe Mamba
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Orisa Taohid Taohid
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but I really enjoyed this one. It was cheesy and flavorful, and the crispy edges were a nice touch.


Faruk Omar
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This lasagna was a bit too heavy for my taste. I think I would prefer a lighter version with more vegetables.


Hawa Jabbar
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I loved the crispy edges of this lasagna. It was a nice change from the usual soft and gooey texture.


Mehar Hussain
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This lasagna is so good! I'm definitely going to make it again.


Celina Maicheal
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I followed the recipe exactly and my lasagna turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more garlic.


Daniyal Baig
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This lasagna was a little too cheesy for my taste, but my family loved it. I might try using less cheese next time.


Sifou Sebihi
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I love how easy this lasagna is to make. I can prep it in the morning and then just pop it in the oven when I get home from work.


Warren Dikezia
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for a special occasion meal.


Nichole Williams
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This lasagna was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about how cheesy and delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.