Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna
Description
A decadent fusion dish combining the flavors of a gourmet cheeseburger with classic lasagna layers. Features crispy bacon, garlic-infused beef, and a rich cheese blend.
Ingredients
Meat Layer
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound bacon, chopped
1 large onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Cheese Mixture
15 oz ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 egg
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Layers
12 lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup marinara sauce
Additional 1 cup Parmesan for topping
Instructions
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions
Cook bacon until crispy, set aside
Meat Mixture
In large skillet:
Brown ground beef
Add diced onion and garlic
Cook until onions are translucent
Stir in:
Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper
Crumbled bacon
Drain excess fat
Cheese Mixture
In mixing bowl, combine:
Ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella
1 cup Parmesan
Egg
Garlic powder
Italian seasoning
Black pepper
Assembly
In 9×13 baking dish, layer:
Thin layer of marinara sauce
4 lasagna noodles
1/3 meat mixture
1/3 cheese mixture
Sprinkle of cheddar
Diced tomatoes
Repeat layers twice
Top with:
Remaining Parmesan
Any leftover cheddar
Baking
Cover with foil
Bake 25 minutes
Remove foil
Bake additional 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden
Let rest 15 minutes before serving
Tips for Success
Use oven-ready noodles to save time
Drain tomatoes well to prevent watery lasagna
Let cheese come to room temperature for easier mixing
Don’t skip the resting period
Storage
Refrigerate up to 4 days
Freeze up to 3 months
Reheat covered at 350°F
Serving Suggestions
Garnish with chopped parsley
Serve with garlic bread
Pair with a simple green salad
Optional toppings: diced pickles, extra bacon