The Secret to the Creamiest, Cheesiest Lasagna | Struggle Meals

Summary by Krater

The host demonstrates how to make budget-friendly cheese-focused dishes including squash lasagna with homemade ricotta, a no-bake cheesecake bar with cherry topping, and a struggle cheeseboard.

From the video

Answers: How do I make cheese-based meals and snacks on a budget?

• squash lasagna with homemade ricotta
• no-bake cheesecake bar
• budget cheeseboard
• making ricotta cheese from scratch
• making pasta in pan with milk and water

Ingredients

• black pepper
• onion powder
• water
• milk
• medium shells pasta
• cheese
• mustard
• butter
• chives
• squash
• salt
• heavy cream
• white vinegar
• olive oil
• frozen spinach
• mozzarella
• flour
• lasagna noodles
• ginger snaps
• gelatin
• cream cheese
• lemon
• powdered sugar
• frozen cherries
• sugar
• corn starch
• potatoes
• greek yogurt
• broccoli
• brown rice
• quinoa
• courgette
• celery
• chicken breasts
• sweet potatoes
• nachos
• brie
• apples
• pickles
• dried fruits and nuts
• trail mix
• crackers

What it concludes

• Buying cheese in block form saves money because it lasts longer and tastes better.
• Making ricotta from scratch turns leftover milk into cheese and saves money.
• Roasted squash mimics the creaminess and flavor of expensive ricotta in lasagna.
• Homemade no-bake cheesecake using gelatin and whipped cream saves money compared to store-bought options.
• Making your own cheese and utilizing leftover ingredients lowers the overall cost of dishes.