Description
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna is a mouthwatering fusion of two beloved favorites: the classic cheeseburger and comforting lasagna. This layered dish features savory ground beef, crispy bacon, rich BBQ sauce, and three types of melty cheese, making it the ultimate comfort food for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Perfectly cooked noodles soak up all the delicious flavors, while the combination of smoky and cheesy goodness will leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your preferences, this lasagna is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will elevate your dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup diced cooked bacon (about 6 slices)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 9 lasagna noodles (cooked according to package instructions)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce (for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons diced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic. Mix in diced bacon, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg and Italian seasoning.
- Layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and cheeses in a greased baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg