Review: Lasagna Cupcakes

I haven't figure out how I'm going to rate each recipe yet so bear with me if I change my mind after this one.

Pros: Easy to make.  Easy to follow recipe.  Had most of the ingredients at home already.  Tastes good.  Not a lot of prep time or cook time.

Cons: Recipe only makes 6 cupcakes, but not an issue to make more as there is a lot of leftover ingredients.  Unless you have a need for 1/4lb of cooked ground beef, 1/2 a container of ricotta cheese and a large number of wonton wrappers, just make as many as you can with that you have.  Not sure if they would freeze as well as regular lasagna or not.

My reaction: Taste good!  Just like regular lasagna but without as much work.  Missing the lasagna noodle since the wonton wrappers are so thin.

Husband's reaction: Not bad.  Prefers real lasagna instead but thought they tasted fine.

Toddler's reaction: When asked how they tasted she said "Good."  So I'll take that as a good!

Obviously my pictures don't look nearly as nice, but they look tasty!  

Lasagna Cupcakes

Today is grocery day so that means  my first "I could totally make this" meal can be whatever I want!  Tonight's dinner is Lasagna Cupcakes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 12 wonton wrappers
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella
• 3 ounces Parmesan cheese
• 4 ounces Ricotta cheese
• (optional) basil for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray muffin tin with cooking spray.

2. Brown beef and season with salt and pepper. Drain.

3. Cut wonton wrappers into circle shapes using a biscuit cutter or using the top of a drinking glass. You can cut several at a time.

4. Reserve 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and 6 tablespoon mozzarella for the top of you cupcakes. Start layering your lasagna cupcakes. Begin with a wonton wrapper and press it into the bottom of each muffin tin. Sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese, Ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Top with a little meat sauce and marinara sauce. Use around 1-2 teaspoons of all the ingredients depending on your personal preference.

5. Repeat layers ending with marinara sauce. Top with reserved Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.

6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until edges are brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. To remove use a knife to loosen the edges then pop each lasagna out.

7. Garnish with basil and serve.

(to see full recipe visit here) 

I am making this tonight and will post pictures and my review tomorrow!  Wish me luck.