Description
Parmesan garlic bacon cheeseburger lasagna blends classic Italian and American comfort food traditions in one mouthwatering dish. Layers of rich beef, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and aromatic garlic create a hearty meal with complex flavor profiles you cannot resist.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) ricotta cheese (optional)
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 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
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsps parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef in a skillet, draining excess fat. Sauté onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, and paprika until vegetables become translucent and aromatic. Fold in crispy bacon crumbles, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Parmesan Garlic Sauce: Create a golden roux by melting butter and whisking in flour. Gradually stream milk, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and incorporate Parmesan cheese and garlic powder, seasoning delicately.
- Lasagna Assembly: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread a thin sauce layer on the bottom. Layer lasagna noodles, meat mixture, Parmesan sauce, and a generous blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Baking Process: Continue layering, ensuring even distribution and finishing with a robust cheese topping. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover for the final 10-15 minutes to achieve a golden, bubbling crust.
- Serving: Rest lasagna for 10 minutes after removing from oven. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm, revealing the layers of rich, complex flavors.
Notes
Manage Meat Moisture: Drain excess fat completely after browning ground beef to prevent a greasy, heavy lasagna. Use lean beef or pat meat with paper towels to remove extra oil for a cleaner, lighter texture.
Optimize Bacon Crispness: Cook bacon separately until extra crispy, then crumble finely. This ensures maximum flavor and prevents soggy texture, delivering a satisfying crunch in every bite.
Control Cheese Melting: Grate cheese fresh and mix different varieties for complex flavor. Allow cheese to reach room temperature before sprinkling to ensure even melting and prevent clumping during baking.
Enhance Noodle Texture: Undercook lasagna noodles slightly during initial boiling, as they’ll continue cooking in the oven. This prevents mushy noodles and maintains a perfect al dente consistency throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg