Description
Bacon lasagna burgers bring Italian-American comfort to grilling season, merging classic flavors into one irresistible handheld masterpiece. Melted cheese, crispy bacon, and layered pasta sheets create a mouthwatering fusion perfect for weekend cookouts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 slices bacon
Ground Protein Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
Flavor and Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) onion powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) black pepper
Instructions
- Craft the burger patties by gently blending ground beef with aromatic herbs and spices, ensuring a light touch to maintain tenderness. Create four generously sized patties that extend slightly beyond the bun’s diameter.
- Heat a skillet with olive oil and cook the patties over medium temperature, allowing each side to develop a rich, caramelized exterior. During the final cooking moments, drape each patty with a crisp bacon slice, enabling the fat to render and infuse additional flavor.
- Prepare the lasagna-inspired cheese mixture by whisking ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan together. Incorporate marinara sauce until the blend reaches a luxurious, creamy consistency that will elevate the burger’s complexity.
- Transform burger buns into golden platforms by carefully buttering their interior surfaces and toasting them in a skillet until they achieve a delicate, crisp texture with warm, inviting hues.
- Construct the burger by spreading the lustrous cheese mixture across the bottom bun, creating a sumptuous foundation. Layer the bacon-topped beef patty atop this creamy base, then embellish with additional marinara and delicate fresh basil leaves for a vibrant finish.
- Complete the masterpiece by gently positioning the top bun, applying subtle pressure to meld the components. Serve immediately, accompanied by crispy fries or a vibrant salad to complement this decadent culinary creation.
Notes
- Gently mix burger meat to prevent tough patties, ensuring a tender, juicy texture by handling the ground beef minimally.
- Experiment with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for a healthier or vegetarian version of this indulgent burger.
- Use fresh herbs like basil and oregano instead of dried for a more vibrant, aromatic flavor profile that elevates the entire dish.
- Consider making the lasagna mixture ahead of time and chilling it, which helps the flavors meld and makes assembling the burger easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg