Description
Sumptuous parmesan garlic bacon cheeseburger lasagna unites classic burger flavors with traditional Italian pasta layers. Classic comfort ingredients merge into one incredible dinner experience you will absolutely crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) ricotta cheese (optional)
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 4 tbsps butter
- 4 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsps parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sauté ground beef in a skillet until golden, draining excess fat. Add onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, and paprika, cooking until vegetables become translucent. Incorporate crispy bacon pieces, then season with salt and pepper.
- Sauce Creation: Craft a luxurious Parmesan garlic sauce by whisking butter and flour into a roux. Slowly stream milk, stirring constantly until achieving a silky smooth texture. Remove from heat, blend in Parmesan cheese and garlic powder, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Layering Assembly: Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Establish a foundational sauce layer. Methodically construct lasagna by alternating noodles, seasoned meat mixture, sauce, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses. Build multiple intricate layers, crowning with an abundant cheese topping.
- Baking Process: Cover lasagna with aluminum foil, bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 10-15 minutes until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust with crisp edges.
- Serving Presentation: Rest lasagna for 10 minutes after baking. Slice into generous portions, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve while flavors are intensely vibrant and piping hot.
Notes
- Control Meat Moisture: Drain excess fat thoroughly after browning ground beef to prevent greasy, heavy lasagna texture and maintain a clean, rich flavor profile.
- Cheese Layer Perfection: Use freshly grated cheese instead of pre-shredded varieties for smoother melting and superior overall sauce consistency.
- Roux Whisking Technique: Stir milk into roux gradually and consistently to avoid lumps, ensuring a silky, uniform Parmesan garlic sauce that coats ingredients evenly.
- Rest and Settle Strategy: Allow lasagna to sit 10 minutes after baking, enabling layers to set and making slicing cleaner and more precise for picture-perfect servings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 514
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 834 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 113 mg