Lasagna Dip (Crock Pot Recipe)

Dip your garlic bread into this extra cheesy Lasagna Dip made in the crockpot and perfect for a cold weather tailgating party!

Lasagna Dip

If you are still drooling over the Roasted Garlic Spread I posted yesterday and have garlic bread left over, here is an extra cheesy Lasagna Dip that you can make in the crockpot to finish it up! Garlic bread goes perfectly with pasta.

Come to think of it, just about everything goes with pasta. And garlic bread! But let’s stick to the lasagna for now.  Remember when I told you about the restaurant my parents owned when I was little?

Well, Mama Leone’s made amazing lasagna! I mean tall, stick to your ribs, loads of cheese lasagna.

I love my mom’s version (the Mama Leone’s version) because it doesn’t have a lot of sauce in it, just a lot of cheese and meat.

When we made lasagna for Mama Leone’s it stood about 5 inches tall and when we were repping it for serving we would pour a ladle of homemade marinara sauce over the top and a few slices of provolone cheese.

A few minutes under the broiler and she was ready to be served. Extra saucy lasagna is just not in my vocabulary!

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Ingredients Needed

• lasagna noodles
• ground beef
• ricotta cheese
• mozzarella cheese
• tomato sauce
• onion
• italian seasoning

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How to Make Lasagna Dip in the Crock Pot

FIRST: In a crockpot, combine the cooked ground beef, onion, ricotta, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine.

SECOND: Break the lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle the noddles around the crock pot and stir to mix them in the sauce mixture. Use a spoon to spread the dip evenly in the crockpot and level it out.

THIRD: Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese over the top of the dip mixture. Cook on low for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the cheese is all melty and stretchy and the noodles are soft.

FOURTH: Turn the crockpot to warm, garnish with parsley, and serve with garlic bread or other dippers!

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Is Lasagna better with ricotta cheese or cottage cheese?

I like mine with ricotta cheese as it’s creamier and has less texture than cottage cheese.

What to Serve with Lasagna Dip

A loaf of crusty bread, garlic bread, garlic knots, or garlic bread sticks are the best dippers for this dip.

Can I freeze it?

Yes, you can! Let the dip cool and place in a freezer safe container. Thaw overnight and place back in the crockpot on low 30 minutes before serving.

How to Store Leftovers

Store any leftovers, if there are any, in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 5 days.

You can also make this dip in a skillet and just bake at 350F for 30 minutes!

Tapas Tips & Tricks

• I use oven ready pasta sheets. There are plenty of pasta brands out there that sell the oven ready or par-cooked versions. I chose Barilla over the others because the pasta sheets were a little smaller and completely flat. And, they don’t have the ridges on them like the other brands. The par-cooked pasta versions are thinner and can cook in the slow cooker with minimal liquid which is perfect for dips and soups.
• Cook the ground beef ahead of time and store in the freezer until ready to use.
• Prep the ingredients and store until ready to cook.

Crockpot Dips

There is nothing better than a warm and cheesy dip simmering away in a slow cooker. Check out some of my most popular Crock Pot Dips:

• Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip
• Creamy Corn Dip
• Crockpot Pizza Dip
• Lasagna Dip
• Jalapeno Cheese Dip

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This meaty and cheesy Lasagna Dip is the perfect way to celebrate game day on a chilly day or night. Serve with crusty bread for best flavor!

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