Description
BBQ bacon cheeseburger lasagna melds two classic comfort foods into one mouthwatering dish. Layers of savory beef, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and tangy barbecue sauce create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb bacon, chopped
- 1 lb lasagna noodles
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 0.5 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
Additional Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Crisp the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until golden and slightly crunchy, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, brown the ground beef with garlic and onion powder, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the beef and mix in BBQ sauce, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper, creating a rich, tangy meat mixture.
- Whisk eggs with ricotta cheese, heavy cream, and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses to create a creamy binding sauce.
- Layer lasagna noodles in the baking dish, covering the bottom completely.
- Spread a generous layer of the cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by the seasoned beef and crispy bacon.
- Repeat layering noodles, cheese mixture, beef, and bacon until all ingredients are used, ending with a top layer of cheese.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar and mozzarella over the top, creating a golden, melty surface.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes, allowing it to set and cool slightly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving, adding a fresh, zesty finish to this BBQ-inspired dish.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by selecting mild or spicy BBQ sauce to suit personal taste preferences.
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter, healthier version of the lasagna.
- Use gluten-free lasagna noodles and ensure BBQ sauce is gluten-free for those with dietary restrictions.
- Pre-cook noodles al dente to prevent them from becoming mushy during the baking process, maintaining a perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg