Mexican Lasagna Rollups

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Mexican Lasagna Rollups, a hearty and delicious twist on traditional lasagna

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

660

Sugar

Fat

40g

Mexican Lasagna Rollups are a hearty and flavorful twist on traditional lasagna that will have your taste buds begging for more. This dish combines all of the classic Mexican flavors you love, like salsa, beef, and cheese, into an easy-to-make and easy-to-eat form. Perfect for a busy weeknight meal, these rollups can be made ahead of time and baked when you are ready to serve. The result is a dish that is fun, flavorful, and sure to please the whole family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions.
3.	Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula.
4.	Add the taco seasoning mix and ¾ cup water to the skillet and stir to combine.
5.	Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
6.	In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and grated Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
7.	Spread about 1 tablespoon of salsa con queso sauce onto each lasagna noodle.
8.	Spread a thin layer of the cottage cheese mixture over the sauce.
9.	Spoon about ¼ cup of the beef mixture onto the cheese mixture.
10.	Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of shredded cheese over the beef mixture.
11.	Roll up the lasagna noodle, starting at one end and rolling tightly.
12.	Place the rollups seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
13.	Spread the remaining salsa con queso sauce over the top of the rollups.
14.	Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top of the sauce.
15.	Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
16.	Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Mexican Lasagna Rollups are a fun twist on traditional lasagna that is sure to please the whole family.

They are easy to customize to your personal taste preferences, and you can make them ahead of time for a quick weeknight meal.

CONS

This recipe can be high in calories, fat, and sodium, depending on the ingredients you choose to use.

It is best to use lean ground beef, low-fat cottage cheese, and a reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix to keep the dish on the healthier side.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mexican Lasagna Rollups are a good source of protein and calcium from the beef, cheese, and cottage cheese.
They are also high in carbohydrates, which can provide energy for your body.
However, this recipe should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet due to its high calorie and fat content.

	10 uncooked lasagna noodles
	1 jar salsa
	1 pound ground beef
	1 packet taco seasoning mix
	1 package cottage cheese
	1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
	1 jar prepared salsa con queso sauce
	1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend