MAKE-AHEAD CHEESEBURGER LASAGNA

Make-Ahead Cheeseburger Lasagna image

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