Lasagna Dip: Your Favorite Comfort Food, Now a Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer
Lasagna is one of those dishes that feels like a warm hug—rich, cheesy, hearty, and full of nostalgic flavor. But let’s be honest: as much as we all love lasagna, it’s not exactly the quickest dish to whip up, especially when you’re entertaining. That’s where this genius recipe comes in.
Enter: Lasagna Dip.
All the best parts of a classic lasagna—savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and just the right hint of herbs—layered into a hot, cheesy dip you can scoop up with toasted bread or crunchy garlic chips. It’s the ultimate mashup of comfort food and party snack.
I first made this for a casual movie night, thinking it would be a fun twist on traditional dips. By the end of the night, the dish was scraped clean and people were asking for the recipe. It’s now a regular at gatherings, game days, and even holiday appetizer spreads.
🧀 Lasagna Dip Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Meat Sauce:
1/2 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup marinara or pasta sauce
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Layers:
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried basil or parsley
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional Toppings:
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Extra Parmesan or red pepper flakes
For Serving:
Toasted baguette slices, garlic bread, or sturdy crackers
Instructions:
Make the Meat Sauce:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (or sausage) until browned. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for 5–10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:
In a bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, garlic powder, and dried basil until well combined.
Assemble the Dip:
In a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet (like a mini cast iron), layer the ricotta mixture on the bottom, then spoon the meat sauce over it. Top generously with shredded mozzarella.
Bake:
