Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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680 grams ground beef
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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700 grams marinara sauce
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240 ml ranch dressing
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50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
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8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
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9 lasagna sheets (oven-ready or traditional)
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450 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 190°C. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic. Add the marinara sauce and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, and most of the crumbled crispy bacon. Reserve a small amount of crumbled bacon for the final topping, if desired.
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Spread a thin, even layer of the marinara meat sauce onto the bottom of a 23x33 cm baking dish. Arrange a layer of lasagna sheets over the sauce, slightly overlapping as needed to cover the base.
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Evenly spoon half of the remaining meat sauce over the noodles. Dollop and carefully spread half of the bacon ranch sauce over the meat layer. Sprinkle one-third of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the bacon ranch sauce.
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Repeat the layering process: add another layer of lasagna sheets, followed by the remaining meat sauce, then the remaining bacon ranch sauce, and finally, another third of the mozzarella cheese.
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Top the lasagna with the remaining mozzarella cheese and any reserved crumbled bacon. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
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Bake the covered lasagna for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
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Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden. Allow the lasagna to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving to ensure it sets properly.
# Notes:
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Assemble the lasagna up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate before baking.
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Baked lasagna can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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Consider substituting ground turkey or Italian sausage for beef, or lentil bolognese with plant-based bacon for a vegetarian alternative.
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Experiment with different cheeses like provolone or cheddar in place of mozzarella for varied flavor profiles.
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If ranch dressing is unavailable, combine sour cream, dried herbs, and a touch of lemon juice as a substitute.
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Ensure bacon is cooked to a crisp consistency to prevent it from becoming soggy in the finished dish.
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Serve this hearty lasagna with a fresh side salad, garlic bread, or pickles.
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Leftover lasagna makes an excellent hot sandwich filling, especially with extra marinara sauce.