Wonton lasagna cups are a delightful and creative twist on the classic lasagna dish, offering a crispy wonton wrapper exterior and a flavorful lasagna filling. These individual cups are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a fun family meal. The wonton wrappers provide a crispy and golden-brown texture, while the lasagna filling is packed with savory flavors from ground beef, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Italian seasoning. These wonton lasagna cups are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious, sure to be a hit with people of all ages.
In this article, you will find two variations of wonton lasagna cups: a traditional lasagna filling and a vegetarian lasagna filling. The traditional lasagna filling includes ground beef, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Italian seasoning, while the vegetarian lasagna filling includes roasted vegetables, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Italian seasoning. Both variations are equally delicious and offer a unique take on the classic lasagna dish. Additionally, you will find step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and serving suggestions to help you make the perfect wonton lasagna cups. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!
LASAGNA CUPS
I love lasagna and garlic bread, so it only made sense to put them together in these fun little cups. Have one as an appetizer or two for a meal! -Angelique Douglas, Maryville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 16 lasagna cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with water; cut each noodle into 6 squares., In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in sauce, cottage cheese and garlic powder; bring to a boil. Remove from heat., Unroll both tubes of crescent dough; separate each into 8 triangles. Press each triangle onto bottom and up sides of a greased muffin cup. Layer each with 1 tablespoon cheese, 1 noodle piece and 1 rounded tablespoon meat sauce (discard extra noodle pieces). Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake on a lower oven rack until crust is golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before removing from pan. Top with tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
LASAGNA CUPS
These are super simple to make, delicious, and well....adorable! They are also easily modified to suit individual tastes.
Provided by Hippie2MARS
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brown sausage and hamburger together until no longer pink.
- Drain well.
- Mix in spaghetti sauce and set aside.
- In another bowl, combine ricotta cheese with crushed garlic, and set aside.
- Greased muffin tin cups and place one wonton wrapper in each cup.
- Place a dollop of the ricotta cheese in each cup.
- Ladle a spoonful of the meat sauce on top of the ricotta in each cup.
- Drop a couple of mushroom slices on top of each cup.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Layer another wonton wrapper over the mixture, and push down slightly.
- Repeat layers, ending with shredded cheese.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
- Allow cups to sit for 5 minutes before attempting to remove them from the pan.
LASAGNA CUPCAKES
Italian cupcakes.
Provided by Kimberley Piper
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Drain and discard grease from the beef.
- Cut wonton wrappers into 2 1/4-inch circles with a biscuit cutter. Press one wonton into the bottom of each muffin cup. Sprinkle even amounts of Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and ricotta cheese into each muffin cup; top each portion with even amounts of ground beef and pasta sauce.
- Divide 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, half the ricotta cheese, 1/2 the ground beef mixture, and 1/2 cup pasta sauce, between the muffin cups and layer, respectively, atop the wonton wrapper; repeat layering with remaining wonton wrappers, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, remaining ricotta cheese, remaining ground beef, and remaining pasta sauce. Top the 'cupcakes' with remaining Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until edges of 'cupcakes' are browned, 18 to 20 minutes; let cook in tins for 5 minutes before running a knife around the edges of the cupcakes to loosen the edges to remove. Garnish with fresh basil to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 495.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
MUFFIN-TIN LASAGNAS
This is a super fun way to serve lasagna for make-ahead lunches, potlucks or other fun get-togethers. My daughter took some of these to work and by noon was emailing me for the recipe. -Sally Kilkenny, Granger, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, mix egg, ricotta cheese and 1-1/4 cups Italian cheese blend., Generously grease 12 muffin cups with oil; line each with a wonton wrapper. Fill each with 1 tablespoon ricotta mixture and 1-1/2 tablespoons pasta sauce. Top each with a second wrapper, rotating corners and pressing down centers. Repeat ricotta and sauce layers. Sprinkle with remaining cheese blend., Bake until cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 970mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
Tips:
- To make the wonton cups, use a wonton wrapper and place it in a muffin cup. Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- For the lasagna filling, use a combination of ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, ground beef, and your favorite lasagna sauce.
- Layer the wonton cups with the lasagna filling and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top the wonton lasagna cups with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
- For a vegetarian version of this recipe, use crumbled tofu or tempeh instead of ground beef.
- To make a gluten-free version of this recipe, use gluten-free wonton wrappers and lasagna noodles.
Conclusion:
Wonton lasagna cups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a crispy wonton wrapper, cheesy lasagna filling, and your favorite toppings, these wonton lasagna cups are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a fun and unique way to enjoy lasagna, give this recipe a try!
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