Description
A comfort food mashup that fuses rich, cheesy lasagna layers with fluffy baked potatoes—perfect for cozy dinners or indulgent weekends.
Ingredients
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4 large russet potatoes
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 pound ground beef
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2 Italian sausage links, casings removed
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1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 cup marinara sauce
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, plus extra for topping
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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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.
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While baking, cook ground beef and sausage in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add onion; sauté until soft. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning; cook 1 more minute.
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Add marinara sauce and simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and seasoning.
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Once potatoes are cool, slice open and scoop out some flesh to form a shell.
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Fill each with meat sauce, then top with ricotta mix and more mozzarella.
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Bake again for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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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
