Cheesy Garlic Bread Lasagna Skillet Recipe
This Cheesy Garlic Bread Lasagna Skillet blends the comforting flavors of garlic bread and lasagna in a single skillet, offering a hearty, cheesy, and satisfying meal perfect for feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Garlic Bread Cubes
- 1 large baguette or Italian loaf, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Lasagna Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, Italian sausage, or plant-based alternative
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Garlic Bread: In a large bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt. Toss bread cubes until well coated and set aside.
- Brown Meat: Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook until beef is browned and onion is soft, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Simmer Sauce: Stir in minced garlic, marinara sauce, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Mix Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Reserve Meat Sauce: Remove half the meat sauce from the skillet and set aside.
- Layer First Half: Layer half of the garlic bread cubes over the remaining sauce in the skillet. Dollop half of the ricotta mixture over the bread cubes, then sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella.
- Layer Second Half: Spoon the reserved meat sauce over the cheese. Layer with remaining bread cubes, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella.
- Bake Covered: Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Finish Baking: Remove foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is bubbling and top is golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even heating and rustic appeal.
- Letting the dish cool for 10 minutes helps the lasagna set for easier serving.
- Optional garnish with extra parsley adds fresh color and flavor.
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