Description
Parmesan garlic bacon cheeseburger lasagna merges classic comfort foods into one irresistible dish. Layers of savory meat, melted cheese, and crispy bacon create a mouthwatering experience that satisfies deep cravings with each hearty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb bacon, chopped
- 1/4 lb parmesan cheese, grated
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
Pasta and Seasonings:
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, crisp the chopped bacon over medium-high heat until golden and rendered. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
- Using the same skillet with bacon drippings, brown the ground beef with minced garlic, breaking it into small crumbles. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk together ricotta cheese, eggs, and heavy cream in a separate mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Layer the lasagna pan starting with a thin spread of the ricotta mixture on the bottom to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the first layer of lasagna noodles, slightly overlapping to cover the bottom of the dish.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a generous layer of ground beef and crumbled bacon.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese evenly across the layer.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, meat, bacon, and cheeses.
- Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil, ensuring it doesn’t touch the cheese.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, removing the foil during the last 10 minutes to allow the top to become golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes to allow the layers to set.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Bacon Selection: Choose thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor and crispy texture that holds up well in layered dishes.
- Meat Preparation: Drain excess fat after browning ground beef to prevent the lasagna from becoming overly greasy and maintain a clean, rich taste.
- Cheese Alternatives: Swap ricotta with cottage cheese for a lighter version or use plant-based cheese for a dairy-free option that still delivers creamy richness.
- Make-Ahead Strategy: Assemble the lasagna a day ahead and refrigerate, allowing flavors to meld and making mealtime preparation significantly easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 616
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 152 mg