Parmesan Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna (Print Version)

Layers of beef, bacon, mozzarella, and ranch meld for a bold, cheesy, and flavorful baked dish.

# Ingredients:

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01 - 12 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
02 - 1 pound ground beef
03 - 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
04 - 2 cups marinara sauce
05 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a large rectangular baking dish.
02 - Brown ground beef with minced garlic in a skillet over medium-high heat, seasoning with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat. Add marinara sauce, stir, and simmer for 2 minutes.
03 - In a bowl, combine ranch dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, and half of the cooked crumbled bacon. Stir until well blended.
04 - Spoon a thin layer of marinara-beef mixture into the baking dish. Arrange a layer of noodles over the sauce. Top with a portion of the beef mixture, then spread the ranch–bacon mixture, and sprinkle with mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles, remaining sauce, mozzarella, and reserved bacon on top.
05 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
06 - Allow lasagna to rest for at least 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Allowing the lasagna to rest before slicing ensures clean portions and prevents excessive spreading.