Lasagna Sliders-Cupcakes

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 10

Lasagna Sliders-Cupcakes recipe for a new take on traditional lasagna

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb ground beef ( or Italian sausage )
	1 medium onion ( diced )
	1 garlic clove ( minced )
	1 1/2 cups favorite pasta sauce ( I prefer Mushroom Prego )
	1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
	1 egg
	2 cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits ( Makes 20 )
	2 cups mozzarella cheese ( grated )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

297

Sugar

Fat

17g

Lasagna Sliders-Cupcakes are a fun twist on traditional lasagna. These individual servings are portable and make for a great party appetizer or main dish. The layers of meaty pasta sauce, cheesy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese are cooked together inside biscuits for a handheld, yummy meal. Using refrigerated biscuits makes it easier and faster to whip up a batch of these sliders. They're fantastic for a snack, quick evening meal, or entertaining guests.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2.	Brown ground beef with diced onions and minced garlic over medium-high heat until fully cooked and onion is tender.
3.	Drain any excess fat.
4.	Add pasta sauce to the beef mixture, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
5.	In a separate mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and egg.
6.	Flatten each biscuit out and press it into the bottom of a greased muffin tin.
7.	Place a spoonful of the meat mixture on top of each biscuit.
8.	Add a spoonful of the ricotta mixture on top of the meat.
9.	Top with grated mozzarella cheese.
10.	Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, making sure to end with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
11.	Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

These Lasagna Sliders are a fun and unique twist on traditional lasagna that are easy to make and perfect as a party appetizer or main dish.

The portability of these sliders make them great for on-the-go meal options.

The combination of pasta sauce, meat, and cheese is sure to please everyone’s taste buds.

CONS

These sliders are high in calories and fat, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The doughy biscuit base may not be to everyone’s taste and may be too heavy for some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although not particularly healthy, this recipe does offer a good amount of protein from the ground beef and ricotta cheese.
Tomato sauce contains lycopene which has been linked to improved heart health and lowered risk of certain cancers.