Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna Comfort (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat and Vegetables
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750 g lean ground beef
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
→ Cheese Sauces and Dairy
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300 g condensed cheddar cheese soup
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250 ml whole milk
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250 g ricotta cheese
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300 g condensed cream of bacon soup
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225 g shredded cheddar cheese
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Pasta
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12 oven-ready lasagna noodles
→ Toppings
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120 g bacon, cooked and crumbled
# Instructions:
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until beef is no longer pink and onion is softened, about 6-8 minutes. Add chopped garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together cheddar cheese soup, milk, onion powder, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
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Spread one-third of the cheese sauce evenly across the bottom of a large baking dish. Arrange a layer of oven-ready lasagna noodles over the sauce.
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In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese and cream of bacon soup until uniform. Spread half of this ricotta mixture over the noodles. Distribute half of the beef mixture over the ricotta, then sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
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Add a second layer of noodles, spread the remaining ricotta mixture, pour over remaining cheese sauce, and top with the rest of the beef mixture.
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Cover the assembled dish tightly with foil. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C for 30 minutes.
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Remove foil. Top evenly with remaining shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Return to oven and bake uncovered for 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and bacon is crisp.
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Allow the lasagna to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing to achieve cleaner portions. Serve warm.
# Notes:
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Allowing the dish to rest ensures clean slices and optimal serving presentation.
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For best results, use freshly shredded cheddar as it melts more evenly.
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Baking uncovered at the end ensures a crisp bacon topping.
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Ground turkey or chicken may be substituted for a lighter variation.
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Adding a layer of caramelized onions enhances depth of flavor.