Recipes

BAKED POTATO LASAGNA CASSEROLE (EBT-Friendly Twist) – under $8

by Meal Plans.

November 24, 2025

Ingredients:

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5 whole russet potatoes
1 lb ground turkey ( or beef (optional protein) )
1 can tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheese
1 whole onion
1 pinch garlic powder (Italian seasoning, salt, pepper (as needed))
cottage cheese (or ricotta (as needed) )

Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Instructions

1. Prepare the potatoes Wash and thinly slice potatoes (¼-inch slices). Microwave for 4–5 minutes until slightly soft OR parboil 5 minutes. (They should not be fully cooked yet.)

2. Make the “lasagna” sauceIn a skillet, cook onions until soft.

Add ground turkey/beef (if using) and brown.

Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened.

3. Build the casseroleIn a baking dish:

Add a layer of potatoes Add a layer of meat sauce

Add a sprinkle of cheese Repeat until you run out Top with extra cheese

(Optional: add small spoonfuls of cottage cheese between layers for a “ricotta lasagna” texture.)

4. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.

Remove foil and bake another 10–12 minutes until bubbling and golden.

5. Let it rest This step matters! Let it sit 8–10 minutes so layers set like real lasagna.

SERVES4–6 hearty portions (Leftovers taste even better the next day!)

When budgets are tight, you shouldn’t have to choose between dinner and the price of groceries. This Baked Potato Lasagna Casserole gives you all the cozy, layered comfort of lasagna — but made with simple, EBT-friendly ingredients that cost just a few dollars. It’s rich, creamy, cheesy, and ridiculously satisfying. No fancy steps. No expensive ingredients. Just real, comforting food anyone can afford.

If you need a warm, filling dinner that stretches across multiple meals, this is it. Save it. Print it. Make it your new shutdown-proof weeknight staple.