Lasagna Pizza Cups

Lasagna Pizza Cups
45 min.
45
38kcal

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If you’re looking for a fun twist on traditional lasagna, then Lasagna Pizza Cups are the perfect solution! These delightful, bite-sized treats combine the best of both worlds—lasagna’s comforting flavors and pizza’s beloved toppings. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or starter, they are sure to be a hit at your next gathering or family dinner.

With a gooey, cheesy filling and a robust meat sauce enveloped in flaky biscuit cups, each bite is a symphony of taste and texture. Imagine combining savory ground beef, rich ricotta, and melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella in a charming little cup that’s perfectly portioned for sharing. In just about 45 minutes, you can whip up 45 of these tempting morsels, making them an excellent choice for parties, game day, or any festive occasion.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility. You can customize it with your favorite pizza toppings or go meatless by adding veggies instead. Plus, the ease of preparation means even novice cooks can create a delicious masterpiece. Serve them warm alongside a rich pizza sauce for dipping, and watch as they disappear in no time!

So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and prepare to impress your guests with these scrumptious Lasagna Pizza Cups. They are sure to become a beloved favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • 7.5 oz biscuits refrigerated canned
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 pound ground beef lean
  • small onion chopped
  • 15 oz tomato sauce 
  • 0.5 cup ricotta cheese 
  • oz mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • plastic wrap
  • microwave
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 37
  2. Cook first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink.
  3. Drain well. Return meat mixture to skillet; stir in 1 cup pizza sauce.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Press biscuits on bottom and up sides of lightly greased muffin cups. Spoon about 1 rounded tablespoonful meat mixture into each biscuit cup; top with ricotta cheese (about 1 heaping teaspoonful each).
  6. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake at 375 for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden.
  8. Remove from oven, and gently run a knife around outer edge of pizza cups to loosen from sides of pan.
  9. Remove cups from pan, using a spoon.
  10. Place remaining pizza sauce in a small microwave-safe glass bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH 30 to 45 seconds or until thoroughly heated.
  11. Serve pizza cups with warm sauce.
  12. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits and Rag Homemade Style Pizza Sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories38kcal
Protein23.6%
Fat43.66%
Carbs32.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.91
Glycemic Load
1.69
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.714782597902%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:37.7kcal
1.89%
Fat:1.84g
2.83%
Saturated Fat:0.71g
4.46%
Carbohydrates:3.11g
1.04%
Net Carbohydrates:2.88g
1.05%
Sugar:0.6g
0.66%
Cholesterol:6.07mg
2.02%
Sodium:106.88mg
4.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.24g
4.48%
Phosphorus:44.55mg
4.45%
Selenium:2.57µg
3.67%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.87%
Vitamin B3:0.54mg
2.68%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.61%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.31%
Iron:0.39mg
2.17%
Calcium:19.94mg
1.99%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.83%
Potassium:63.22mg
1.81%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.76%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.71%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.46%
Vitamin A:66.09IU
1.32%
Folate:5.17µg
1.29%
Magnesium:4.2mg
1.05%
Copper:0.02mg
1.02%
Source:My Recipes