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Freshly baked Four-Cheese Garlic Bacon Lasagna in baking dish with crispy cheese and bacon

Four-Cheese Garlic Bacon Lasagna That Melts in Your Mouth

  • Author: Stuffani Borjat
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian American

Description

This Four-Cheese Garlic Bacon Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, layered with seasoned beef, four cheeses, and crispy bacon. It’s hearty, rich, and built to satisfy every bite.


Ingredients

Scale

9 lasagna noodles

1 lb ground beef

½ lb bacon, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1½ cups shredded provolone cheese

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 large egg

2 cups marinara sauce

¼ cup chopped fresh basil (plus more for garnish)

Salt and black pepper to taste

Olive oil for drizzling


Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Boil lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil.

3. In a skillet, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, cook ground beef with garlic until browned. Stir in 1 cup marinara and simmer.

4. In a bowl, stir together ricotta, egg, ½ cup Parmesan, and chopped basil. Season lightly.

5. Spread ½ cup marinara on the baking dish bottom. Add 3 noodles, half the ricotta mix, a third of meat and bacon, and mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan.

6. Repeat layers. Top with noodles, remaining sauce, meat, cheese, and bacon.

7. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.

8. Let rest 10–15 minutes. Garnish with more basil and serve.


Notes

Make-ahead friendly: Assemble the lasagna a day early and refrigerate before baking.

Use pre-cooked bacon to save time.

Swap ground beef for sausage if you prefer a spicy kick.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 42g
  • Saturated Fat: 19g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: Four-Cheese Garlic Bacon Lasagna, baked lasagna, bacon lasagna