Description

A mouthwatering fusion of two favorite comfort foods – lasagna and burgers! The Bacon Lasagna Burger is packed with savory flavors, featuring juicy beef and Italian sausage patties, layered with creamy ricotta, melted mozzarella, and crispy bacon. All of this is topped with marinara sauce and fresh basil, served on a toasted bun. This burger will quickly become a family favorite!

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 hamburger buns, toasted
4 slices of cooked bacon
1 cup marinara sauce
Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Burger Patties:
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, crumbled Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
Shape the Patties:
Divide the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, making sure they are slightly larger than the buns to account for shrinkage while cooking.
Cook the Patties:
Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and are fully cooked.
Assemble the Burger:
Once the patties are cooked, place them on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Spoon a generous amount of marinara sauce over each patty, then top with a slice of crispy bacon and fresh basil leaves.
Serve:
Top each burger with the remaining half of the toasted bun. Serve immediately with your favorite sides!

Notes

Make It Spicy: Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce for a bit of heat.
Cheese Options: Try adding provolone or Parmesan for extra cheesiness.
Grilled Veggies: Serve your Bacon Lasagna Burger with grilled vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
Freezing Option: These patties can be made ahead of time and frozen before cooking. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight before grilling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Burger, Comfort Food
Method: Grilled, Skillet
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger
Calories: 600 kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: Bacon Lasagna Burger, lasagna-inspired burger, Italian burger, cheesy bacon burger, burger with a twist, Italian sausage burger, ricotta burger, marinara burger