Lasagna Burger Stack Cheese
Lasagna Burger Stack Cheese combines the flavors of lasagna and burgers for a fun and filling meal that's perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
For the burger stack
- 1 ciabatta bun 1 ciabatta bun
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon butter For spreading on the ciabatta bun
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking the garlic
- 2 cloves 2 cloves garlic, minced Be careful not to brown the garlic while cooking
- Black pepper, to taste
- 14 oz 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- Salt, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- Oregano, to taste
- 1/3 pound 1/3 pound ground beef, split in half
- 1/4 pound 1/4 pound hot Italian sausage
- 1 lasagna noodle 1 lasagna noodle, boiled and drained
- 3 slices 3 slices mozzarella cheese Feel free to add more for extra cheesiness
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese Use between layers in the burger
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the ciabatta bun in half and spread butter on each side. Sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Broil on high for a few minutes until golden brown.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 3 minutes, being careful not to let it brown. Add black pepper and canned crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine and season with salt, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cut the boiled lasagna noodle into 3 pieces and add it to the sauce. Allow it to simmer slightly before removing.
Cooking
- Form balls from the ground beef and sausage. Heat a cast iron pan over high heat and add a small amount of high-heat oil such as peanut oil. Add the meatballs to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
- Flip each ball and smash it flat into the pan. Cook for another 1 minute, flip again, and top with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
Assembly
- Start with the bottom bun. Layer on the first burger patty, followed by a piece of lasagna noodle and a tablespoon of ricotta cheese. Add the sausage patty, another piece of lasagna noodle, and another tablespoon of ricotta. Top with the second burger patty, the final piece of lasagna noodle, and a third tablespoon of ricotta. Place the top bun on.
- Let the burger cool for a few minutes before serving to help it hold together.
Notes
Serve this delightful burger stack with crispy fries or a fresh salad on the side. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.