Make-Ahead Cheeseburger Lasagna: A Juicy Family Favorite
A delicious and hearty make-ahead dish that’s perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef and onion over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a layer of sauce in a baking dish, add lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, and shredded cheese. Repeat layers.
- Finish with sauce and remaining cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This lasagna can be assembled a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Consider adding vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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