Description
Parmesan garlic bacon cheeseburger lasagna merges classic Italian comfort with American burger flavors in one irresistible dish. Layers of melted cheese, crispy bacon, and seasoned ground beef create a mouthwatering experience that brings culinary worlds together in delicious harmony.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Noodles, Sauce, and Seasonings:
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a medium-high temperature, ensuring an even cooking environment for the lasagna.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and thoroughly cook the ground beef, infusing it with minced garlic until the meat is perfectly browned and fragrant.
- Carefully drain any accumulated fat from the beef, then incorporate marinara sauce, creating a rich and flavorful meat base.
- In a separate mixing bowl, craft a decadent sauce by whisking together tangy ranch dressing, finely grated Parmesan cheese, and crispy crumbled bacon.
- Select a spacious baking dish and begin assembling the lasagna in carefully constructed layers, starting with a base of lasagna noodles.
- Generously spread the seasoned ground beef mixture over the noodles, ensuring an even distribution of meat and sauce.
- Drizzle the bacon ranch mixture across the beef layer, allowing the flavors to meld and create a complex taste profile.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese, creating a melty, golden blanket over the previous ingredients.
- Repeat the layering process, building height and complexity with each successive layer of noodles, beef, bacon ranch sauce, and mozzarella.
- Complete the final layer with a luxurious topping of mozzarella cheese, promising a golden, bubbling surface.
- Carefully cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, creating a protective seal that will help steam and cook the lasagna evenly.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the ingredients to cook thoroughly.
- Remove the foil and return the lasagna to the oven, baking for an additional 10 minutes to achieve a perfectly golden and crispy top.
- Once removed from the oven, allow the lasagna to rest for 5 minutes, enabling the layers to set and the flavors to fully develop before serving.
Notes
- Boost flavor intensity by using high-quality ground beef with higher fat content for richer taste.
- Customize meat options by substituting ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for dietary preferences.
- Crisp bacon separately and sprinkle on top just before serving to maintain maximum crunchiness and prevent sogginess.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium marinara sauce and using reduced-fat cheese varieties for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg