Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna
This Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna is a bold fusion of flavors that brings the hearty satisfaction of a cheeseburger into the layered elegance of lasagna.
The result? A mouthwatering, indulgent dish that’s perfect for family dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
For the Parmesan Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional, for depth)
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Additional Ingredients:
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1/4 cup garlic butter (for brushing noodles)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Beef Mixture
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 3–5 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the crumbled bacon, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Make the Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to create a roux. Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and nutmeg (if using). Stir until smooth and thickened, about 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Mix the Cheese Filling
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and parsley. Mix until smooth and set aside.
4. Assemble the Lasagna
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of Parmesan garlic sauce on the bottom.
- Lay down three lasagna noodles. Brush each noodle lightly with garlic butter for extra flavor.
- Spread a layer of the beef mixture evenly over the noodles, followed by dollops of the cheese mixture. Drizzle with Parmesan garlic sauce.
- Repeat the layers—noodles, garlic butter, beef mixture, cheese mixture, and sauce—until all components are used, finishing with a layer of Parmesan garlic sauce on top.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the final layer.
5. Bake the Lasagna
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This step helps the layers hold together when served.
6. Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle the lasagna with crumbled bacon and fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color and flavor.
- Serve hot and enjoy the fusion of creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors in every bite.
Tips for Success
- For extra cheesiness, mix additional shredded cheddar or mozzarella into the top layer.
- Make it ahead! Assemble the lasagna up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate. Bake directly from the fridge, adding an extra 10–15 minutes to the cooking time.
- Use oven-ready lasagna noodles for convenience, but ensure there’s enough sauce to cook them fully.
This Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna is a show-stopping dish that’s sure to impress. With its rich layers of garlic-infused cream sauce, savory beef and bacon, and gooey cheeses, it’s a comfort food masterpiece!
Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna
This Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna is a show-stopping dish that’s sure to impress. With its rich layers of garlic-infused cream sauce, savory beef and bacon, and gooey cheeses, it’s a comfort food masterpiece!
Ingredients
- For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- For the Parmesan Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg optional, for depth
- For the Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Additional Ingredients:
- 9 lasagna noodles cooked and drained
- 1/4 cup garlic butter for brushing noodles
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon for garnish
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Mixture
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 3–5 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the crumbled bacon, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to create a roux. Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and nutmeg (if using). Stir until smooth and thickened, about 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Mix the Cheese Filling
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and parsley. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Assemble the Lasagna
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of Parmesan garlic sauce on the bottom.
- Lay down three lasagna noodles. Brush each noodle lightly with garlic butter for extra flavor.
- Spread a layer of the beef mixture evenly over the noodles, followed by dollops of the cheese mixture. Drizzle with Parmesan garlic sauce.
- Repeat the layers—noodles, garlic butter, beef mixture, cheese mixture, and sauce—until all components are used, finishing with a layer of Parmesan garlic sauce on top.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the final layer.
- Bake the Lasagna
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This step helps the layers hold together when served.
- Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle the lasagna with crumbled bacon and fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color and flavor.
- Serve hot and enjoy the fusion of creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors in every bite.