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Easy Garlic Texas Toast Lasagna

A quick and comforting lasagna-style dish made with ground beef, cheese, and crispy Texas toast, ready in about 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Choose a lean blend like 85/15 or 90/10.
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
Cheese Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Can substitute with ricotta cheese for a classic texture.
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella Can mix with provolone or Monterey Jack for variety.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Base Ingredients
  • pieces Frozen Texas toast Count not stated in recipe.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for 3 to 5 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks.
  3. Drain off excess fat from the beef.
Cooking the Sauce
  1. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and marinara sauce with the browned beef.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Toasting the Bread
  1. Arrange the frozen Texas toast on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from oven and flip each slice.
Assembling the Dish
  1. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the meat sauce over each slice of toast.
  2. Top each slice with 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese, 1/4 cup of mozzarella, and 1 tablespoon of Parmesan.
Final Baking
  1. Return the baking sheet to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and toast is hot.
  2. Serve immediately while the cheese is gooey and the bread is crisp.

Notes

Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. For freezing, wrap well and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Reheat in the oven for best texture.