Description
A comfort food mashup that fuses rich, cheesy lasagna layers with fluffy baked potatoes—perfect for cozy dinners or indulgent weekends.
Ingredients
4 large russet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound ground beef
2 Italian sausage links, casings removed
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, plus extra for topping
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash potatoes, prick with a fork, rub with olive oil and a bit of salt, and bake directly on the rack for 50–60 minutes until fork-tender.
While baking, cook ground beef and sausage in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onion; sauté until soft. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning; cook 1 more minute.
Add marinara sauce and simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and seasoning.
Once potatoes are cool, slice open and scoop out some flesh to form a shell.
Fill each with meat sauce, then top with ricotta mix and more mozzarella.
Bake again for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, skip the meat and load with sautéed mushrooms and zucchini.
- Can be prepped ahead and reheated for busy weeknights.
- Use sweet potatoes for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
