Description
Layered flavors collide in this turkey bacon lasagna burger, blending Italian comfort with American grill culture. Melted cheese, crispy bacon, and zesty marinara create a mouthwatering fusion that will satisfy cravings for a bold, hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 4 slices turkey bacon
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Render turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until achieving a crisp, golden-brown texture. Transfer bacon to paper towels for excess oil absorption.
- Blend ground turkey with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing vessel. Craft four uniform patties with gentle handling to maintain meat’s tender structure.
- Sear patties in the identical skillet at medium-high temperature, cooking approximately 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches desired doneness. Remove and rest patties.
- Whisk ricotta cheese with egg and a delicate salt sprinkle until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Layer lasagna noodles with precision: spread ricotta mixture, drape marinara sauce, scatter mozzarella cheese. Construct four independent lasagna squares by alternating noodle and filling layers.
- Position each turkey patty on bun base, crown with lasagna square, drape crisp bacon strips, and complete with bun top.
- Delicately brush bun surfaces with olive oil, then toast in skillet or oven until edges transform into a warm, golden-brown hue.
Notes
- Always choose thick-cut turkey bacon for maximum crispiness and better texture in the burger.
- Drain excess bacon fat on paper towels to reduce greasiness and keep the burger lighter.
- Use fresh ground beef with 80/20 fat ratio for juicier patties that hold together well during cooking.
- Ensure lasagna noodles are cooked al dente to prevent becoming mushy when layering.
- Season each component generously to create depth of flavor throughout the burger.
- Pre-chill patties for 15 minutes before cooking to help them maintain shape and prevent falling apart.
- Consider using no-boil lasagna sheets to simplify the preparation process and reduce cooking time.
- For gluten-free option, substitute regular noodles with zucchini slices or gluten-free pasta sheets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg