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Make-Ahead Cheeseburger Lasagna

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Updated Nov 4, 2020
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Bring an American twist to a comforting Italian dish with this cheesy beef lasagna that’s baked to perfection. Make-Ahead Cheeseburger Lasagna is an easy way to prep a satisfying meal the night before. The sky is the limit with toppings. Whatever your family loves on a cheeseburger will be amazing on this flavor-filled cheeseburger lasagna. Not to mention, there will be plenty of hearty leftovers to enjoy.

Make-Ahead Cheeseburger Lasagna

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 10 hr 10 min
  • Ingredients 14
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

  • 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 prepared mustard
  • 1 egg
  • 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar and American cheese blend (8 oz)
  • 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced
  • Dill pickle slices

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish and large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. In sprayed skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Add tomato sauce, water, ketchup and mustard; mix well. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, beat egg in medium bowl. Add ricotta cheese and 2 cups of the cheese blend; mix well.
  • Step 
    3
    Spread 1 cup beef mixture in bottom of sprayed baking dish. Arrange 4 uncooked noodles over sauce. Spoon and spread half of ricotta cheese mixture over noodles; top with 1 1/2 cups beef mixture. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining 4 noodles, beef mixture and the 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Step 
    4
    When ready to bake, heat oven to 350°F. Bake lasagna, covered, for 45 minutes.
  • Step 
    5
    Uncover baking dish; bake 25 to 35 minutes longer or until bubbly. Remove from oven. Cover with foil; let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  • Step 
    6
    Just before serving, top with lettuce, tomato and pickle slices. If desired, serve with additional ketchup.

Nutrition

585 Calories
31g Total Fat
38g Protein
38g Total Carbohydrate
10g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
585
Calories from Fat
280
Total Fat
31g
48%
Saturated Fat
16g
80%
Cholesterol
135mg
45%
Sodium
1220mg
51%
Total Carbohydrate
38g
13%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
10g
Protein
38g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
38%
38%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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