Lasagna "Cupcakes"

Lasagna "cupcakes" are super popular in the JD household. And, I love making them because I can get a pan of these into the oven from start to finish with only like, fifteen minutes of prep time. That's quite a difference in time compared to making full blown traditional lasagna. But, the flavor and texture is still all there. Winner!

 

Making lasagna in cupcake form solves the issue of everyone fighting over those coveted corner pieces of a traditional pan-baked lasagna.  Everyone gets crispy edges here, folks.  (The edges will crisp while the bottom part softens and takes on the texture of regular cooked lasagna noodles.)  And, another "plus" - these are just so darn cute.  These allow me to get my kids busy in the kitchen ... the layering is just so much fun! Also, using square wonton wrappers means no boiling noodles and is a total timesaver.

 

NOTE: Ground beef or Italian sausage could easily be added into one of the layers or combined with the sauce if you'd like a meaty version. Also, fresh spinach is a great add-in to one of the layers.

 

Yields 12 "cupcakes."