Bucket Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Hearty and comforting Bucket Lasagna recipe for a crowd
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 lbs hamburger
to taste tomato sauce
to taste spices ( as you like it )
2 containers large cottage cheese
4 eggs
to taste salt
to taste pepper
to taste mozzarella cheese , shredded ( a large quantity )
2 packages lasagna noodles
6 ice cream buckets , or similar container ( one gallon )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
731
Sugar
5g
Fat
40g
Bucket Lasagna is a twist on traditional lasagna that is perfect for feeding a large group. The recipe uses individual ice cream buckets to portion out the lasagna into individual sizes, making it easy to serve and portion out leftovers. The hearty dish is filled with layers of meat, cheese, and noodles, making it a comforting and satisfying meal. The recipe is also customizable, allowing you to adjust the spices and ingredients to your liking. While the recipe requires some extra preparation and freezer space, it is a great option for meal prep or for a busy weeknight dinner.

Instructions

1.Brown the hamburger in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
2.Season with spices to your liking, then add tomato sauce and enough water to create a soupy consistency.
3.Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
4.In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
5.Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions, then cut them into smaller pieces.
6.Layer the bottom of each ice cream bucket with a layer of lasagna noodles, followed by a layer of the hamburger sauce and a layer of the cottage cheese mixture.
7.Continue layering until the bucket is almost full, then top with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
8.Repeat with the remaining buckets.
9.Freeze the buckets until ready to serve, then thaw and bake at 375°F for 40-50 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

PROS

This recipe makes a large quantity, perfect for feeding a crowd or for meal prep.

The individual serving sizes make it easy to portion out for leftovers or to take on the go.

The recipe is versatile and can be customized to your preferences.

CONS

The recipe uses a lot of meat and cheese, making it high in calories and fat.

It requires some advance preparation and freezer space.

The texture may be different from traditional lasagna due to the freezing and thawing process.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat.
However, the dish does contain protein and calcium from the meat, cheese, and cottage cheese.
The tomatoes in the sauce are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.

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