Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna (Print version)
A rich baked lasagna layered with seasoned beef, crispy bacon, garlic Parmesan sauce, cheddar, mozzarella, and cheeseburger-style tang.
# Ingredients:
For the pasta and meat
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12 lasagna noodles, cooked just until flexible
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10 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
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1 1/2 lb (680 g) lean ground beef
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1 small yellow onion, finely diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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3 tablespoons ketchup
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2 tablespoons yellow mustard
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
For the garlic Parmesan sauce
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4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
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1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
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2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
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1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
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1 1/2 cups (150 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon dried parsley or Italian seasoning
For layering and serving
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2 cups (225 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
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2 cups (225 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
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1/3 cup chopped dill pickles or pickle slices, for serving
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
# Instructions:
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Boil the lasagna noodles in salted water until just flexible and slightly underdone. Drain, rinse briefly, and lay them flat on a lightly oiled sheet pan.
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Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 7-9 minutes. Transfer to paper towels, chop, and reserve a small handful for topping.
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Discard all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from the skillet. Add ground beef and onion, then cook until the beef is browned and reaches 160°F, about 8-10 minutes. Add garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then cook 1 minute more. Drain excess fat.
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Stir ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and most of the chopped bacon into the beef. Cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and cream, then simmer for 4-6 minutes until thick enough to coat a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and dried parsley until smooth.
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Heat the oven to 375°F. Spread a little Parmesan sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 noodles, one-third of the beef, sauce, mozzarella, and cheddar. Repeat twice, finishing with sauce, cheddar, mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and reserved bacon.
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Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes more, until bubbling and golden on top. Rest 15 minutes before slicing, then serve with pickles and parsley.
# Good to know:
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Resting after baking is important for clean slices.
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Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
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Set the baking dish on a sheet pan in case cheese bubbles over.