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BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna – Easy Recipes with Ground Beef

I’ve never been one to shy away from mixing comfort foods, and this BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna might just be my proudest fusion yet. You’ve got juicy ground beef, melty cheese, crispy bacon, and a little BBQ sauce swagger all layered up like your favorite lasagna—what’s not to love? It started one weekend when I couldn’t decide between firing up the grill or baking something cheesy in the oven. And let’s be real, lasagna always wins points for make-ahead ease. So I thought, why not marry the two? Now it’s a regular in our house for lazy Sunday dinners and those midweek meals when we want a little extra indulgence. The BBQ flavor is subtle but gives it a kick that makes people pause mid-bite and go, “Wait… what *is* that?” Add the crunch of smoky bacon and you’ve got a dish that makes leftovers vanish overnight. Give this one a go—it’s not fancy, but it’s everything you want when you’re hungry and craving something bold, beefy, and just a little bit over the top.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Keywords: butter swim biscuits easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, easy casserole recipes, easy ground beef recipes for dinner, easy recipes for dinner, easy recipes with ground beef, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 8 lasagna noodles, cooked
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in BBQ sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes and remove from heat.
  4. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a small amount of the meat mixture to coat the bottom.
  5. Layer 4 lasagna noodles, half the ricotta, half the meat mixture, half the cheddar, half the mozzarella, and half the bacon.
  6. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Let sit for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

If you want a smokier kick, use a smoked cheddar or add a dash of chipotle powder to the beef mixture.