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Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna

500kcal
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Prep 20 minutes
Cook 1 hour
Total 1 hour 20 minutes
Enjoy the delightful fusion of cheeseburger flavors layered between tender lasagna noodles, topped with gooey cheese and crispy bacon.
Servings 8 servings
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian

Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste
For the Béchamel Sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
For Assembling
  • 12 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan (for topping)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Method

Prepare the Meat Sauce
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft, about 4–5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add the marinara sauce, crumbled bacon, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Let it simmer for 10 minutes and then set aside.
Make the Parmesan Garlic Béchamel
  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw taste.
  3. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the grated Parmesan and garlic powder, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Lasagna
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a 9x13” baking dish, spread a layer of the meat sauce.
  3. Top with a layer of cooked lasagna noodles, followed by a layer of béchamel, then mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
  4. Repeat the layers, finishing with cheese on top.
  5. Sprinkle additional grated Parmesan for that extra cheesy goodness.
Bake and Rest
  1. Cover the lasagna with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  3. Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing to make serving easier.

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories500kcalCarbohydrates45gProtein30gFat25gSaturated Fat12gSodium900mgFiber3gSugar6g

Notes

You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter option. For added nutrition, layer in some sautéed spinach or mushrooms.

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