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Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna

This delicious lasagna combines all your favorite burger flavors into a layered dish that's cheesy, beefy, and incredibly satisfying.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Meat and Sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef Can be substituted with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Toasting the garlic enhances flavor.
Cheese Mixture
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese Cottage cheese can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Use half for the mixture and half for topping.
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Add more for a cheesier dish.
Noodles
  • 9 pieces lasagna noodles Cook al dente to prevent mushiness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and bacon until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  3. Combine the cooked meat with marinara sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper in the skillet.
  4. In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
Assembly
  1. In a baking dish, layer lasagna noodles, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers as needed.
  2. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  2. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to cool completely before wrapping. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.