Imagine the best parts of a loaded bacon cheeseburger—juicy seasoned beef, smoky bacon, melty cheese, and those
Bacon Cheeseburger Sheet Lasagna: a fun twist on traditional lasagna that feels familiar, comforting,
and totally irresistible.
This recipe is built for real life: it feeds a crowd, it’s easy to assemble in a single pan, and it’s flexible enough
to match your “burger” preferences—more cheese, extra pickles, a little heat, or even a secret sauce layer.
It’s the kind of dinner that makes everyone ask, “When are we having this again?”
Introduction:
Traditional lasagna is usually an Italian-style layering of noodles, marinara, and ricotta. This version takes the
structure of lasagna (layers you can cut into squares) and swaps the flavor profile into something
closer to a diner-style cheeseburger. Instead of tomato sauce, you get a creamy, savory “cheeseburger sauce.”
Instead of Italian herbs, you lean into burger seasonings like mustard, Worcestershire, onion, garlic, and a little
smoked paprika.
The bacon brings smoky crunch, the beef brings hearty flavor, and the cheese makes it rich and melty. The surprise
ingredient—optional but highly recommended—is a small amount of chopped pickles or pickle relish. It adds tang, just
like a burger, and keeps the casserole from feeling too heavy.
If you’ve ever wanted the comfort of lasagna with the fun flavor of a bacon cheeseburger, this one is pure magic.
Ingredients:
Makes one 9×13-inch pan (8–10 servings).
Lasagna Base
- Lasagna noodles: 12 sheets (regular or oven-ready)
- Ground beef: 2 lb (900 g)
- Bacon: 10–12 slices, cooked crisp and crumbled
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
Seasoning (Cheeseburger Style)
- Salt: 1 1/2 tsp (adjust to taste)
- Black pepper: 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- Worcestershire sauce: 1 tbsp
- Yellow mustard: 1 tbsp
- Ketchup: 2 tbsp (optional but classic)
Cheeseburger Sauce (Creamy Layer)
- Cream cheese: 8 oz (225 g), softened
- Sour cream: 1 cup
- Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup
- Cheddar cheese: 2 1/2 cups shredded (divided)
- Monterey Jack: 1 1/2 cups shredded (or mozzarella)
- Dijon mustard: 1 tsp (optional)
- Pickle relish: 2–3 tbsp (optional but highly recommended)
Optional Burger-Style Add-Ins
- Diced pickles: 1/2 cup (or keep it as relish)
- Jalapeños: sliced (for heat)
- Sesame seeds: for garnish (burger bun vibe)
- Green onions: sliced (for freshness)
Noodle note: If using regular lasagna noodles, cook to al dente first. If using oven-ready noodles,
add 1/2 cup extra liquid (see instructions) to ensure they soften fully.
