Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger (Print Version)

Cheeseburger-inspired layers of beef, bacon, parmesan, and garlic meld in this savory, comforting bake.

# Ingredients:

→ Meat Sauce

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 2 cups marinara sauce

→ Bacon Ranch Sauce

04 - 1 cup ranch dressing
05 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 1/2 cup)

→ Lasagna Layers

07 - 9 lasagna noodles, cooked
08 - 2 to 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

# Instructions:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Drain excess fat. Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
02 - In a bowl, mix ranch dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, and crumbled bacon together until evenly combined.
03 - Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Layer with cooked lasagna noodles, spread meat sauce evenly, spoon bacon ranch mixture over, and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with a final layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
04 - Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
05 - Allow the lasagna to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve.

# Notes:

01 - Resting the lasagna before slicing ensures clean portions and preserves the layered structure.