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Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna: The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup

This Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, layering savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and a creamy cheese sauce between tender lasagna noodles for a delicious family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef 80/20 or 90/10
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 12 lasagna noodles cooked or no-boil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving 1 tbsp of grease in the skillet.
  3. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Crumble the bacon and stir half of it into the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1 cup cheddar, egg, and parsley.
  6. Assemble layers: Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the baking dish. Top with noodles, half the ricotta mixture, one-third of the meat sauce, and 1 cup cheddar.
  7. Repeat: Add another layer of noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, half of the remaining meat sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella.
  8. Finish: Top with the last layer of noodles, remaining meat sauce, and all remaining cheese.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  10. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with remaining bacon.

Notes

Tip 1: For cleaner slices, let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting into it.
Tip 2: Shredding your own cheese from a block results in a smoother, creamier melt.
Tip 3: The lasagna can be fully assembled up to a day in advance and refrigerated before baking.