Lamb Lasagna Crostini
These Lamb Lasagna Crostini are meaty and cheesy Italian appetizers that are perfect for parties, picnics, and potlucks! They are made of crispy toasted bread slices topped with scrumptiously spiced and saucy ground lamb and three kinds of cheese. You’ll have these savory baked bites done in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 large Baguette cut into 12, 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 lb American Ground lamb
- 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups Favorite marinara sauce
- 8 ounces Whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Finely shredded Parmesan cheese, dvided
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and cook until slightly golden, about 8 minutes. Set the sheet pan aside.
- In a large skillet preheat to medium-high heat, add the ground lamb. Using a wooden spoon, break up the lamb and cook until the internal temperature of 160 degrees is reached. Next, add in the dried oregano, kosher salt, pepper, and marinara sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl combine ½ cup Parmesan cheese and ricotta cheese. Take this mixture and spread it on top of each crostini. Next, top the cheese mixture with some of the lamb sauce followed by remaining parmesan cheese and mozzarella. Return the crostini to the oven and let the cheese melt for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and place on a platter. Garnish with fresh basil!
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