Description
The ultimate bacon lasagna burger combines the best of Italian comfort food with classic American burger flavors. This gourmet fusion features a juicy beef patty layered with crispy bacon, rich marinara sauce, creamy cheese blend, and tender lasagna noodles, all nestled between toasted burger buns.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
6 strips thick-cut bacon
4 sheets lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 brioche burger buns
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat your cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and cook bacon strips until crispy, about 6-8 minutes per side
2. Remove bacon and set aside, keeping 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet
3. Season ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then form into 2 loose patties
4. Cook beef patties in the bacon fat for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing down with a spatula for a crispy sear
5. While patties cook, boil lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain
6. Toast brioche buns in a dry skillet until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side
7. Layer the bottom bun with ricotta cheese, then add the cooked beef patty
8. Top patty with marinara sauce, cooked lasagna noodles, and crispy bacon
9. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the bacon layer
10. Add the top bun and let rest for 3-4 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld
Notes
For extra crispy results, use a cast-iron skillet throughout the cooking process
Pre-cooking lasagna noodles al dente prevents them from becoming mushy in the burger
Let the assembled burger rest 3-4 minutes before serving to prevent ingredients from sliding
Serve immediately while cheese is still melted for the best taste experience
Consider adding pickled jalapeños or roasted red peppers for extra flavor complexity
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT25M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 850
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1240mg
- Fat: 52g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 165mg