CRISPY OH SO CHEESY LASAGNA

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Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: This recipe is good because it adds a bit of crispiness and variety of cheeses opposed to the traditional style of lasagna. TIP* Fry the bacon and hashbrowns until very crispy!

Provided by aspencer5

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 lasagna pan, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground beef
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
4 cups mozzarella cheese
24 ounces spaghetti sauce
2 cups cheddar cheese
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
2 eggs
3 tablespoons of minced garlic
4 tablespoons basil
6 no-boil lasagna noodles
4 slices bacon
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 cups Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook red bell peppers until soft in olive oil. Remove and set aside. Preheat the oven at 365 degrees. Then, cook ground beef in a skillet or frying pan for 5 minutes. After doing so, add garlic and 2* tablespoons of basil. Continue cooking ground beef until finished. Remove and set aside. In a bowl, add 4 cups of mozarella, 2 eggs, 2* tablespoons of basil, ricotta cheese and stir and mix well. In another bowl, add spaghetti sauce, green onions, ground beef, and red bell peppers and stir and mix well. In a lasagna pan, add spaghetti sauce mixture to bottom. Add just enough to cover the bottom of the pan. Then, add three lasgna "no-boil" shells on top. Then, add a layer of cheese mixture to the shells by smoothing it out evenly on top of the shells. Then, add another layer of spaghetti sauce mixture covering the cheese and chells. Then, add another layer of lasagna shells on top. Then, add another layer of cheese mixture by smoothing on top of the shells. Then, add spaghetti sauce mixture covering the cheese mixture and shells. Top off the spaghetti mixture with cheddar cheese. Cover and bake for 50 minutes. While lasagna is baking, chop the bacons into small bite-sized pieces and fry until crispy. Then, fry the hash browns until crispy. Remove lasagna when its ready and top with the hashbrowns and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.3, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 152.7, Sodium 681.9, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 31.6

Farya Koko
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This lasagna is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Senti w√¢ Swab
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I've never made lasagna before, but this recipe made it easy. It was a hit with my family and friends.


Jiruunharka Rabbiiti
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for my taste. I prefer simpler recipes.


Eman Qureshi Naveed
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I'm new to cooking, so I was a bit intimidated to make this lasagna. But the instructions were easy to follow and it turned out great!


Md babo Sekder
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This lasagna is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny.


Abraham Mekondjo
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I added some chopped spinach to the ricotta cheese mixture. It gave the lasagna a nice pop of color and flavor.


Haji ZAFAR HUSSAIN
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I'm not a fan of ricotta cheese, so I used cottage cheese instead. It was still delicious.


Ashik Howlader
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This lasagna is so cheesy and delicious. I can't get enough of it!


Kaite Smith
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I made this lasagna for a party and everyone loved it. It was the perfect dish to feed a crowd.


Sherajul Jes
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the ground beef for lentils. It turned out great!


Joyena Jannat
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lasagna was delicious.


Mahawa Sankoh
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my lasagna didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.


Asad ur. TM\[aLOnE BeET
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This lasagna was a little too cheesy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Gobradhan Gupta
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


Lopez Alvarado
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This lasagna is a keeper! My family loved it.


Mahendra Mahatara
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect.


Kayne Chapman
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This was my first time making lasagna and it turned out great! The crispy edges were my favorite part.


Vusimuziknowlegde
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The instructions are easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Turki Alkhateeb
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The crispy edges and cheesy interior were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.