Best Make Ahead Cheeseburger Lasagna Recipes

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MAKE-AHEAD CHEESEBURGER LASAGNA



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Combine the fantastic flavors of lasagna and cheeseburgers in an ooey-gooey good casserole!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
3 tablespoons instant minced onion
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 egg
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar-American cheese blend (8 oz)
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, sliced, if desired
1/2 cup dill pickle slices, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 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 fork or wire whisk. Stir in ricotta cheese and 2 cups of the 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 beef mixture. Repeat layers once with 4 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture and 1 1/2 cups beef 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 to 35 minutes longer or until bubbly. Remove from oven. Cover with foil; let stand 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Just before serving, top with lettuce, tomato and pickles. Serve with additional ketchup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1050 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g

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

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