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BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna

The ultimate fusion comfort food! Layers of tender pasta, savory ground beef mixed with smoky BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, and gooey melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Produce
  • 12 lasagna noodles wavy edge
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Meat & Sauce
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 10 slices thick-cut bacon cooked crispy and chopped
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce high quality
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
Cheese Blend
  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 2 cups low-moisture mozzarella cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese softened (optional)

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Large Pot
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Cheese Grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and lay flat to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove, chop, and set aside. Leave a small amount of bacon grease in the pan.
  3. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in the skillet until soft. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until meat is browned; drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in barbecue sauce, beef broth, and optional cream cheese. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in half of the chopped bacon, then remove from heat.
  5. In a bowl, mix together the freshly grated cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
  6. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Add a layer of 3-4 noodles.
  7. Top noodles with 1/3 of the meat sauce and 1/3 of the cheese blend. Repeat layers two more times (Noodles, Sauce, Cheese).
  8. Top the final layer of cheese with the remaining chopped bacon.
  9. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  10. Let the lasagna rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing to allow layers to set. Serve hot.

Notes

Always grate your own cheese from a block for the best melt. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that make the lasagna greasy.