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Easy Cheesy Lasagna Dip Recipes

Easy Cheesy Lasagna Dip Recipes

This hot, bubbly lasagna-inspired dip layers savory sausage, creamy cheeses, and bright marinara for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that tastes like your favorite comfort food—scooped with toasted bread.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pounds Italian sausage, casings removed use mild or hot
  • 0.75 cups yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups marinara sauce choose a thick, flavorful sauce
  • 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cups cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella divided
  • 0.5 cups grated Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.75 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
  • 0.25 cups fresh basil, chopped plus more for garnish
  • 1 loaf baguette, sliced and toasted optional, for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish. If serving with baguette, slice and toast until golden.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
  • Stir in onion and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 0.5 minutes.
  • Pour in marinara, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes to thicken slightly. Remove from heat.
  • In a bowl, whisk ricotta and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in 1.0 cup mozzarella and half of the Parmesan.
  • Spread the ricotta mixture in the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon the sausage marinara evenly over the top.
  • Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake until bubbly around the edges, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Broil 1 to 2 minutes to brown the top slightly, watching closely. Let rest 5 minutes.
  • Scatter fresh basil over the dip and serve warm with toasted baguette slices or sturdy crackers.

Notes

Make-ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake 5 extra minutes if chilled. Leftovers keep 3 days; reheat gently. Swap sausage for ground beef or turkey if preferred.