Craving a hearty and comforting meal without the hassle of traditional lasagna? Look no further than this delectable Cheesy Cheddar Mock Lasagna. This innovative dish combines layers of tender no-boil noodles, a creamy and flavorful cheese sauce, and a medley of vegetables, all topped with a golden-brown crust of melted cheddar cheese.
The beauty of this mock lasagna lies in its ease of preparation. No need to pre-cook noodles or spend hours simmering a meat sauce. Simply assemble the layers and bake until bubbly and golden. The result is a cheesy, satisfying casserole that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
This recipe offers variations to suit different tastes and dietary preferences. For a meaty twist, add ground beef or sausage to the cheese sauce. If you prefer a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with sautéed mushrooms or roasted vegetables.
For a lighter version, use low-fat cheese and whole-wheat noodles. And for those with gluten sensitivities, there's a gluten-free version using rice noodles. No matter your choice, this Cheesy Cheddar Mock Lasagna promises a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.
CHEESY LASAGNA
The four different types of cheese make this lasagna a real crowd-pleaser. You can vary the amount of mozzarella, Monterey Jack, provolone and Parmesan to suit your preference. For our family, the more cheese, the better.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato paste, water, brown sugar, oregano, vinegar and garlic powder., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, spread 1 cup of meat sauce. Layer with three noodles, 1 cup meat sauce and mozzarella cheese; three noodles, 1 cup meat sauce and Monterey Jack cheese; three noodles, 1 cup meat sauce, provolone cheese and the Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
CHEESY MEAT LASAGNA
makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large skillet, cook beef, salt, and pepper over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until browned and crumbly. Drain and set aside. In same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat, and stir in beef and ½ cup marinara sauce. In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and remaining marinara sauce. In another medium bowl, stir together ricotta, cottage cheese, and eggs. In a third medium bowl, combine mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses. Spread ½ cup tomato mixture in bottom of prepared pan, and top with 4 lasagna noodles. Spread one-third of ricotta mixture over noodles, and sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheese mixture. Top cheese with one-third of beef mixture and one-third of tomato mixture. Starting with noodles, repeat layers twice. Spray a large piece of aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray, and cover lasagna, spray side down. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil, and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup shredded cheese mixture. Bake 10 to 15 minutes more or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
MY MOM'S MOCK LASAGNA CASSEROLE
This casserole brings back so many wonderful memories of my Mom. : ) She used to make this dish for me from the time I was a young child until I was grown and I have never stopped enjoying it. My friends and family enjoy this casserole too.
Provided by Daily Inspiration S
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Saute ground beef in 2 tablespoons oil until browned. Add tomato sauce and tomatoes and cook until thickened.
- 2. Cook noodles according to package instructions and drain well. Meanwhile blend softened cream cheese with sour cream and green onions. Season with garlic salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Add cheese mixture to warm noodles and mix well.
- 3. Layer one-half of meat mixture in a casserole dish. Layer the cheese/noodle mixture on top . Top with remaining meat mixture. Top with grated cheddar cheese and bake 1 hour at 350 degrees F. Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.
FOUR-CHEESE LASAGNA
Cheese really stars in this lighter lasagna, which I created a few years ago. It can be prepared ahead of time and baked later. I sometimes make up a couple batches and freeze them in case company drops by. -Janet Myers, Napanee, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. In a blender, process the tomatoes until smooth. Stir into beef mixture along with mushrooms, tomato paste and seasonings; simmer 15 minutes. , In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan, cheddar, 1/2 cup mozzarella and eggs. Spread 2 cups meat sauce in the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange half the noodles over sauce. Spread cheese mixture over noodles. Top with remaining noodles and sauce. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Return to the oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 742mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
SUPER CHEESY HOMETOWN LASAGNA
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 4h5m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the meat sauce: In a stockpot or Dutch oven, combine the beef (do not brown first), tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic salt, bay leaves and onion. Add 2 cups water. Mix until combined. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in the vinegar and simmer for another 30 minutes.
- For the lasagna: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl combine the ricotta, basil, parsley, garlic salt, red pepper flakes, if using, and egg and stir until well blended.
- Spread 2 cups meat sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place 4 noodles over the sauce-it is okay if they overlap slightly. Dollop 2/3 cup of the ricotta mixture on the noodles, then spread it in an even layer. Top the ricotta with 4 slices ham, then 4 slices provolone. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella over the provolone. Repeat the layering-sauce, noodles, ricotta, ham, provolone, mozzarella-twice more. Top with another layer of noodles, then the Parmesan and the remaining mozzarella.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake until the dish is bubbling and the noodles are cooked (you can test by poking with a sharp knife to make sure the noodles are soft), about 50 minutes. Remove the foil and return to the oven until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, another 10 to 15 minutes. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes, then serve warm.
CHEESY CHEDDAR MOCK LASAGNA
Make and share this Cheesy Cheddar Mock Lasagna recipe from Food.com.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Prepare Dinner according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Add spaghetti sauce to meat; mix well.
- Layer half each of the meat mixture and prepared Dinner in 8-inch square baking dish. Repeat layers.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 15 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.7, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 102.1, Sodium 1463.5, Carbohydrate 79.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 19.4, Protein 42.3
EASY LASAGNA RECIPE
This easy lasagna recipe is the ultimate in comfort food! A delicious classic, this meatless cheese lasagna comes together quickly and easily.
Provided by Christi Johnstone
Categories Main Course
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, parmesan cheese, parsley and one cup of mozzarella cheese. Mix until well combined.
- To assemble lasagna, place 1 and 1/2 cups of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Gently place four lasagna noodles onto sauce. Most 13x9 inch pans will fit three noodles length (13" side) wise, and a shorter, broken noodle width (9" side) wise.
- Add approximately 1/3 of the cheese mixture to the top of the noodles, and gently spread across noodles. Top cheese with 1 cup of sauce, then noodles, then cheese again. Repeat one more time, finishing with a final layer of sauce. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to stand for ten minutes prior to serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 847 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHEESY VEGETABLE LASAGNA
A rich, cheesy lasagna loaded with vegetables. You could also omit all veggies except broccoli for a broccoli lasagna.
Provided by Rachel
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot add broccoli, carrots, onions, bell peppers, zucchini and garlic. Saute for 7 minutes; set aside.
- Place flour in a medium saucepan and gradually whisk in milk until well blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, or until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Reserve 1/2 cup spinach mixture. In a small bowl, combine cottage and ricotta cheeses; stir well.
- Spread about 1/2 cup of spinach mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, vegetables, spinach mixture, and 2 cups mozzarella cheese, ending with noodles. Top with reserved spinach mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Cool for approximately 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 529.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
CHEESY CHICKEN LASAGNA
Cheesy lasagna made using shredded chicken in place of ground beef or sausage.
Provided by Carol Prather
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat and add chicken breasts; reduce heat and let simmer until chicken falls apart easily with a fork and is no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain water, shred chicken with 2 forks, and set aside.
- While chicken is boiling, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and lay noodles in a single, flat layer on a paper towel to dry.
- Heat butter in a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot butter just until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mix shredded chicken, onion-garlic mixture, 1 cup spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning together in a large bowl.
- Mix remaining spaghetti sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese together in another bowl. Spread a thin layer on the bottom of a glass 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles, spread chicken mixture on top, then add another thin layer of the sauce mixture. Repeat, leaving a final layer of noodles on top. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese bubbles, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 781.3 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
MOCK LASAGNA
An old family recipe that I've done some tweaking to. A simple and delicious way to get a "Lasagna" on the table in a fraction of the time.
Provided by melissahaley29
Categories Meat
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place noodles in 2 quart casserole, add butter.
- Mix in cream cheese and cottage cheese.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Saute onions and green peppers until glossy and translucent.
- Add ground beef and brown lightly.
- Add tomato sauce to meat mixture and heat until bubbly.
- Pour meat mixture over noodle mixture and spread to cover.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar on top of meat mixture.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.
Tips:
- Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful lasagna. A combination of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan is a classic choice.
- Cook the lasagna noodles al dente so that they retain their texture and don't become mushy.
- Don't overcook the lasagna sauce. You want it to be thick and flavorful, but not dry.
- Layer the lasagna in a 9x13 inch baking dish, starting with a layer of sauce, then noodles, cheese, and so on. Repeat the layers until you have used up all of the ingredients.
- Bake the lasagna at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the noodles are cooked through.
- Let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
This cheesy cheddar mock lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this cheesy cheddar mock lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed!
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