Cheesy Garlic Bread Lasagna (Printable Version)

Layered skillet featuring garlic bread cubes, rich meat sauce, and melted cheeses baked to golden perfection.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 large baguette or Italian loaf, cut into 2-inch cubes
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Meat Sauce

06 - 1 pound ground beef, Italian sausage, or plant-based alternative
07 - 1 small onion, diced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 24 ounces marinara sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Cheese Mixture

13 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
14 - 1 large egg
15 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
16 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt. Toss bread cubes until evenly coated and set aside.
02 - Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and diced onion; cook 5 to 6 minutes until beef is browned and onion is softened. Drain excess fat.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, marinara sauce, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
04 - In a bowl, blend ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan until smooth.
05 - Remove half the meat sauce from skillet and set aside. Layer half the garlic bread cubes over remaining sauce in skillet. Dollop half the ricotta mixture over bread cubes and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella. Spoon reserved meat sauce over cheese layer. Repeat with remaining bread cubes, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella.
06 - Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is bubbling and top is golden brown.
08 - Cool for 10 minutes before serving. Optionally garnish with extra parsley.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Substitute ground beef with a plant-based alternative for a vegetarian version. For enhanced flavor, sprinkle Italian seasoning on top before baking.

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