Description
Layers of savory bacon lasagna burger merge classic Italian comfort with American burger culture. Melted cheese, crispy bacon, and rich marinara sauce create an irresistible culinary experience you’ll devour with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/2 lb lasagna noodles
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 burger buns
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking dish with non-stick spray, creating a foundation for the layered burger experience.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Crisp bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden and perfectly rendered, then chop into small pieces and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, thoroughly mixing to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Form the seasoned ground beef into two substantial patties, ensuring uniform thickness for consistent cooking.
- Sear beef patties in the same skillet used for bacon, cooking 4-5 minutes per side until a rich brown crust develops.
- Layer the first burger bun with a cooked beef patty, then spread a generous layer of ricotta cheese.
- Arrange lasagna noodles over the ricotta, creating a unique pasta-burger hybrid base.
- Sprinkle chopped bacon and mozzarella cheese across the noodle layer, building complex flavor dimensions.
- Add the second beef patty, then top with marinara sauce and a final dusting of parmesan cheese.
- Place the assembled burger in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, allowing cheese to melt and flavors to meld.
- Remove from oven, crown with the second burger bun, and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Customize meat texture by blending ground beef with ground pork for richer flavor and juicier patties.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium bacon and reducing added salt in seasoning mix.
- Swap traditional noodles with zucchini or eggplant slices for a low-carb, gluten-free alternative that maintains delicious lasagna essence.
- Enhance meal prep efficiency by preparing bacon and patties in advance, storing separately, and assembling quickly when ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 1065
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1390mg
- Fat: 67g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 62g
- Cholesterol: 250mg