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Bacon Cheeseburger Sheet Pan Lasagna

This Bacon Cheeseburger Sheet Pan Lasagna combines two comfort food favorites into one incredible dish. With smoky bacon, savory beef, and three cheeses layered between lasagna noodles, it delivers the perfect fusion of a juicy cheeseburger and classic Italian comfort food.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 6 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (24 oz) pasta sauce
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 9 lasagna noodles cooked al dente
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Sheet pan
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon strips until crispy. Remove from pan, crumble into bacon bits, and set aside. Reserve the bacon fat in the pan.
  2. In the same pan with bacon drippings, brown the ground beef and chopped onion until meat is no longer pink.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for one minute more. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in pasta sauce, drained diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Add half of the bacon crumbles and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese with the egg until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a sheet pan.
  7. Start assembly with a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the sheet pan.
  8. Arrange 3 cooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
  9. Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle with some of the mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses.
  10. Repeat these layers twice more, finishing with a generous cheese layer on top and the remaining bacon crumbles.
  11. Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes.
  12. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  13. Let rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Use at least 85% lean beef to avoid excess grease while maintaining flavor. Freshly grated cheese melts more smoothly than pre-packaged options. For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef. This lasagna can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking. Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen for up to 3 months. The smoked paprika adds that subtle chargrilled flavor that makes this dish taste authentically like a cheeseburger.