MAKE-AHEAD CHEESEBURGER LASAGNA

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Taken in Betty Crocker Casseroles and Slow Cooker Meals Magazine. Loved it! Easy, fast and delicious! Used low-fat cottage cheese instead of ricotta and used low-fat cheese to lower calories!

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs ground meat
3 tablespoons instant minced onion
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 egg
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomatoes, sliced, if desired
1/2 cup dill pickle slices, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 13×9-inch (3qt) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown;drain. Stir in tomato sauce, water, ketchup and mustard. Simmer 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl beat egg with whisk or fork. Stir in ricotta cheese and 2 cups cheese blend.
  • Spread 1 cup beef mixture over bottom of baking dish. Top with 4 uncooked noodles. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over noodles; top with 1 1/2 cups of beef mixture. Repeat layers once with 4 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture and 1 1/2 cups meat mixture. Top with remaining 4 noodles, beef mixture and 1 cup cheddar cheese.
  • Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350°F Bake lasagna covered 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-35 minutes longer or until bubbly. Remove from oven. Cover with foil; let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.
  • Just before serving, top with lettuce, tomato and pickles. Serve with additional ketchup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.2, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 54.7, Sodium 639.2, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 8, Protein 12.9

Brian Kipkirui
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This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. It's also a great dish to freeze for later.


Angley Swaney
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This lasagna is so flavorful. The combination of beef, cheese, and pasta is perfect.


Robert Asitiba
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I love the crispy cheese topping on this lasagna. It adds the perfect finishing touch.


Methodic One
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This lasagna is so cheesy and delicious. It's the perfect comfort food.


Abebe Ejere
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I've made this lasagna several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Catherine merrill
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This lasagna is a great way to feed a crowd. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks.


Jessica Webb
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This lasagna is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw it in the oven and forget about it.


Autumn Wishon
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I love the cheeseburger flavor of this lasagna. It's so unique and delicious.


Mandy Schwindt
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This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover hamburger. It's also a great dish to freeze for later.


Abdelrhman Osama
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I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.


rsblade
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This lasagna is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, beefy, and oh-so-satisfying.


Cherrie Maciel
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I love this lasagna! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Najmil Hasan
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This is my go-to lasagna recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Zabih afridi Khan
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Hadi Dauood
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This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Tayyab Bajwa
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I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The lasagna was delicious and my kids loved it.


Cristabel Gyamfi
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This is the best lasagna I've ever had! The cheeseburger flavor is perfect and the lasagna is so creamy and cheesy.


Tanue Aforgang
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I've made this lasagna twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to put together.


Roci Vpp
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This cheeseburger lasagna was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.