There are dips, and then there’s this Warm & Melty Lasagna Dip. It takes everything you love about classic lasagna, the savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, and bakes it into a hot, scoopable party dish. It’s hearty, comforting, and ridiculously easy to make.

If you’re looking for something crowd-pleasing and satisfying, this dip checks all the boxes. It comes together in one skillet and a quick bake in the oven. Serve it with breadsticks or crostini, and you won’t have leftovers.

Helpful Tips

Use a shallow dish: A shallow casserole dish helps everything heat evenly and gives you maximum cheesy topping.
Don’t mix in the ricotta: Dolloping the ricotta on top keeps those creamy bites distinct and delicious.
Let it rest a few minutes: This helps the dip set a little so it’s easier to scoop without burning your tongue.

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Warm & Melty Lasagna Dip

This Warm & Melty Lasagna Dip takes everything you love about classic lasagna, the savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, and bakes it into a hot, scoopable party dish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 23

Total Time 33

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Calories 292 kcal

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 onion chopped
1 jar marinara sauce 25 ounce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F(200°C). Lightly grease a shallow casserole dish.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onions, breaking up the pieces as it cooks, until browned. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
Add the garlic and sauté for just 30 seconds, until aromatic.
Add marinara sauce, Italian seasonings (basil, thyme, oregano), and salt.
Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup of the mozzarella and stir it in.
Spread mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish. Add the ricotta in spoonfuls around the dish, don’t stir it in. Top with the remaining mozzarella.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Serve with bread, crostini, or breadsticks.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 20gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 782mgPotassium: 464mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 665IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 2mg

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