Lasagna Dip with Ground Beef

Cheesy baked lasagna dip with a metal spoon dipping in.

Ultra cheesy and creamy lasagna dip includes layers of ricotta cheese, seasoned ground beef, marinara, and mozzarella cheese for an irresistible (and easy!) appetizer.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 273kcal

Ingredients

Olive oil (to coat)
¼ cup diced onion
½ lb. ground beef
2 cloves garlic (minced)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
15 oz. part skim ricotta cheese
16 oz. 2 cups marinara sauce
8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Fresh basil
Garlic bread (crackers, or chips, for serving)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 inch deep dish pie plate or square pan.
Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and ground beef and cook until beef is well browned and no pink remains. Add the garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, stirring often, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If there is excess grease at the bottom of the pan, drain it off.
Spread ricotta evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread cooked onion and beef mixture on top of ricotta.
Layer ½ the tomato sauce followed by ½ the mozzarella over the beef mixture, then repeat.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the last mozzarella layer. Sprinkle evenly with dried Italian herbs.
Bake for 20 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Remove, sprinkle with fresh basil, and serve warm with crackers, garlic bread, or bread sticks.

Notes

Leftovers should be stored in the fridge and reheated in the microwave or covered and baked at 350 for 15-20 minutes.

To make ahead, assemble the dip, then cover with foil and refrigerate. Uncover and bake as usual when you're ready.

Equipment

Oven-safe skillet (stainless steel or cast iron)

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Keyword lasagna dip

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