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Make Ahead Cheeseburger Lasagna Recipe

This easy, fast, and delicious cheeseburger lasagna recipe is a family favorite! Inspired by Betty Crocker, this lighter take uses low-fat cottage cheese and reduced-fat cheese for a guilt-free indulgence. Perfect for meal prepping, it's made ahead, then baked to bubbly perfection. Get ready for cheesy, meaty layers of flavor!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 276.2 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Make Ahead Cheeseburger Lasagna

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How to Make Make Ahead Cheeseburger Lasagna

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. In a 12-inch skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef and 1 medium chopped onion over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain any excess grease.
  4. Stir in 24 oz tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons ketchup, and 1 tablespoon mustard. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. In a medium bowl, beat 1 large egg with a whisk or fork. Stir in 15 oz low-fat cottage cheese (substituting for ricotta) and 2 cups of shredded reduced-fat cheese blend.
  6. Spread 1 cup of the beef mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  7. Top with 4 uncooked lasagna noodles.
  8. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles.
  9. Top with 1 1/2 cups of the beef mixture.
  10. Repeat layers: 4 noodles, remaining cottage cheese mixture, and 1 1/2 cups of beef mixture.
  11. Top with the remaining 4 noodles, remaining beef mixture, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  12. Cover the baking dish with foil.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  14. Bake covered for 45 minutes.
  15. Uncover and bake for another 25-35 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
  16. Remove from oven and let stand, covered with foil, for 5-10 minutes before cutting.
  17. Just before serving, top individual portions with lettuce, tomato, and pickle slices. Serve with extra ketchup, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

24g

Carbs

12g

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