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BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna Recipe

This BBQ bacon cheeseburger lasagna recipe combines everything you love about a backyard burger with the comfort of baked pasta. You make it when you want a crowd-pleasing, cozy dinner that feels indulgent but approachable, even if you’re new to cooking.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 Portions
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Flavor Base
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
  • 8 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Seasonings
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Cheese and Dairy
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
Pasta and Assembly
  • 9 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
  • Nonstick cooking spray or oil for the pan

Method
 

  1. Cook chopped bacon until crisp, then add ground beef, onion, and garlic; cook until browned.
  2. Stir in BBQ sauce, ketchup, mustard, and seasonings; simmer briefly to combine.
  3. Mix ricotta with half of the cheddar and mozzarella.
  4. Layer baking dish: meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture; repeat layers and finish with remaining cheese.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 40–45 minutes until bubbly. Rest before slicing.

Notes

  • Brown beef well for deeper flavor and less grease.
  • Simmer BBQ sauce gently to avoid burning sugars.
  • Start with a thin sauce layer to prevent sticking.
  • Keep layers even for uniform baking.
  • Let lasagna rest before cutting for clean slices.