Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna

Instructions:

1. Cook the meat:
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add ground beef, season with pepper and Italian seasoning, and cook until browned. Drain any grease.
2. Prepare the bacon:
   Cook bacon until crisp, crumble, and set aside.
3. Mix the cheeses:
   In a bowl, combine ricotta, half the mozzarella, and half the Parmesan.
4. Layer the lasagna:
   Spread a small amount of marinara sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 noodles, half the ricotta mixture, half the beef, some bacon, and marinara. Repeat the layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce, and sprinkle on the remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, and bacon.
5. Bake:
   Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
6. Rest and serve:
   Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Variations:

• Add sautéed onions or mushrooms to the beef for more depth.
• Substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for beef.
• Use smoked mozzarella for extra flavor.

Tips:

• Letting the lasagna rest before cutting keeps the layers intact.
• Lightly oil the foil so it doesn’t stick to the cheese when baking.
• Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to a day in advance before baking.

This lasagna is everything you didn’t know you needed—decadent, cheesy, smoky, and loaded with flavor.