Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food mashup with this irresistibly cheesy Lasagna Stuffed Garlic Bread recipe. A delicious twist on classic lasagna, this decadent dish features a hearty meat sauce, creamy ricotta filling, and gooey melted mozzarella, all nestled inside a crusty loaf of bread. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a crowd-pleasing party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bread:
- 1 large Italian loaf or French bread
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Filling:
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced and divided
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the bread: Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise and hollow out some of the inside to create a bread ‘boat.’
- Cook the filling: In a skillet, cook the ground beef, sausage, diced onion, and 2 cloves of minced garlic until browned. Add marinara sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer, then set aside.
- Prepare the ricotta mixture: In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, and parsley until smooth.
- Assemble the bread: Spread the ricotta mixture inside each bread half. Top with meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Brush with garlic butter: Mix melted butter with 2 cloves of minced garlic and brush over the bread edges.
- Bake: Cover the bread with foil, bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes until golden.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use store-bought garlic bread for a shortcut—just hollow it out and fill as directed.
- To make ahead, assemble the bread and refrigerate, then bake just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
