Go Back
–+ servings
Rich Dill Pickle Lasagna

Creamy Rich Dill Pickle Lasagna That Will Wow Your Family

Rich Dill Pickle Lasagna is a uniquely comforting dish that combines creamy cheeses, savory beef, and the zesty punch of dill pickles, perfect for family gatherings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 48 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lasagna
  • 1 jar Dill Pickles classic spears or chips
  • 9 pieces Lasagna Noodles oven-ready recommended
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or substitute with turkey or plant-based meat
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese bring to room temperature before use
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for roux
  • 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour to thicken cheese sauce
  • 2 cups Milk whole milk recommended
  • 1 cup Cream or non-dairy alternative
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese freshly shredded preferred
For Flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill or reduce dried dill if substituting
  • 1 large Egg to bind mixture

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Medium Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prep your baking dish.
  2. Combine ricotta cheese, egg, fresh dill, dill pickle brine, and salt in a mixing bowl and mix until creamy.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk and cream gradually, and cook until thick.
  4. Spread cheese sauce in the baking dish, dip lasagna noodles in dill pickle brine, layer noodles, ricotta mixture, and pickle slices.
  5. Spread remaining cheese sauce on top, cover with foil, and bake for 40 minutes.
  6. Add shredded cheddar and dill pickles, bake uncovered for another 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  7. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Pre-measure ingredients to streamline cooking and avoid soggy layers by draining pickles well. Allow the lasagna to rest post-baking for better slices.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!