Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Meat Sauce

01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
02 - 1 small onion, diced
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 cup crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
05 - 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
06 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
07 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
08 - Salt & pepper to taste

→ Parmesan Garlic Béchamel

09 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
10 - 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
11 - 2 cups whole milk
12 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 2 tsp garlic powder
14 - Salt & pepper to taste

→ Assembly

15 - 12 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
16 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella
17 - 1 cup shredded cheddar
18 - ½ cup grated Parmesan (for topping)
19 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute. Add marinara, crumbled bacon, Italian seasoning, paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside.
02 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw taste. Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
03 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a 9×13” baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce. Top with lasagna noodles, then a layer of béchamel, mozzarella, and cheddar. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
04 - Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 15 more minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.