Chocolate Dessert Lasagna

Chocolate Dessert Lasagna

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 9 servings (compliments Ham on the Street- food network!)

1 (8-ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles
2 pounds ricotta cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
1 orange, zested
1/2 cup roasted pistachios
4 ounces white chocolate, coarsely grated

Procedure

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to the boil and cook the noodles for 1 minute. Drain them and put them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again and lay on paper towels to dry.
Whisk together the ricotta, sugar, cocoa powder, and eggs on medium speed with a hand or stand mixer, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until it is well blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and orange zest. Spread 1/4 of the cheese mixture into the bottom of an 8 by 8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle some of the pistachios over the top and press on a layer of noodles. Repeat, ending with the ricotta mixture and pistachios. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the lasagna has risen. Remove the pan from the oven and evenly sprinkle the white chocolate over it. Let cool, cut, and serve.

Crockpot Lasagna

Crock Pot Lasagna
8 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 pound ground beef (or substitute w/ ground turkey)
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
28-ounce jar spaghetti sauce
1/3 cup water
4-oz. can sliced mushrooms, optional
15 oz. low-fat ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Procedure
Brown ground beef in skillet. Drain. Stir in Italian seasoning. Break noodles into thirds. Place half in bottom of greased crockpot. Spread half of ground beef mixture over noodles in crockpot. On top of beef, layer 1/2 of sauce, 1/2 of water, 1/2 of mushrooms (opt.), 1/2 of ricotta, and 1/2 of mozerella cheese. Repeat all layers.

Cheddar Apple Breakfast Lasagna

Cheddar Apple Breakfast Lasagna Yield: 6 servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes; Bake Time: 30 minutes
Category: Breads & Breakfasts - Breakfast Dish
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 pkgs. (9 oz. each) frozen French Toast (12 slices) 1/2 lb. sliced, cooked ham 3 cups (12 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 can (20 oz.) apple pie filling 1 cup granola with or without raisins Directions: 1. In small bowl, blend sour cream and brown sugar; chill.
2. Place 6 French Toast slices in bottom of greased 9x13 baking pan. Layer ham, 2-1/2 cups cheese and remaining 6 slices of French Toast. Spread apple filling over top; sprinkle with granola.
3. Bake in preheated 350 degrees F. oven for 25 minutes. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake about 5 minutes more until cheese is melted and casserole is hot. Serve with sour cream mixture.