Description
This Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna is a decadent fusion of flavors, featuring layers of creamy cheese, savory bacon, and rich beef. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the crispy bacon to the gooey melted cheese, creating a truly indulgent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Cheese Mixture:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Assembly:
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the cheese mixture, half of the remaining meat sauce, and half of the bacon.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles, remaining meat sauce, and top with cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This lasagna can be assembled a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef and use low-fat cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the lasagna)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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