Turn your Halloween appetizer table into a spooky showstopper with Lasagna Dip served in a skull bowl. It’s a deliciously eerie twist on a crowd favorite, pairing creamy cheese, savory sauce, and ground beef in a party-friendly format. The skull presentation makes it as much a decoration as it is a dish.
Helpful Tips
- Prep ahead: Assemble the dip the day before and bake right before guests arrive.
- Go for bold colors: Use extra tomato sauce and fresh herbs to make the layers stand out against the white skull design.
- Serve it with bread and crackers: Serve this hot and creamy dip with sliced baguette, crackers and breadsticks.
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Halloween Lasagna Dip
Turn your Halloween appetizer table into a spooky showstopper with Lasagna Dip served in a skull bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 jar marinara sauce 25 ounce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F(200°C). Lightly grease a shallow casserole dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onions, breaking up the pieces as it cooks, until browned. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Add the garlic and sauté for just 30 seconds, until aromatic.
- Add marinara sauce, Italian seasonings (basil, thyme, oregano), and salt.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup of the mozzarella and stir it in.
- Spread mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish. Add the ricotta in spoonfuls around the dish, don’t stir it in. Top with the remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- Serve with bread, crostini, or breadsticks.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 20gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 782mgPotassium: 466mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 665IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 218mgIron: 2mg
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When not mixing up delicious cocktails to enjoy on the patio with friends, Angela is busy writing about food and drinks for three popular food websites, and exchanging creative ideas on social media.