Bacon Cheeseburger Bake (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
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8 cooked bacon slices chopped into big chunks
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2 pounds lean ground beef
→ Veggies and Flavor
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1 medium yellow onion chopped
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
→ Sauces and Spices
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1 cup milk
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2 cans (10.5 oz each) condensed cheddar cheese soup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of bacon soup
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1 tablespoon onion powder
→ Cheese and Dairy
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3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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15 oz ricotta cheese
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 pack no-boil lasagna noodles
→ Seasonings
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Set the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a big pan over medium-high heat, crumble the ground beef. Toss in the chopped onion. Stir and cook until the meat’s brown. Throw in the minced garlic, stir, and cook 2 more minutes. Take off the heat and put aside.
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Whip the condensed cheddar cheese soup, milk, onion powder, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a bowl till it’s smooth.
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Slather one-third of the cheddar mix evenly across the bottom of a half sheet pan (about 46 by 33 cm). Lay down one layer of no-boil lasagna noodles on top.
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Mix ricotta cheese and cream of bacon soup in another bowl until smooth.
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Spoon half the ricotta mix over the noodles and spread it out evenly. Next, add half the cooked beef mix and sprinkle half the cheddar cheese over it.
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Top that with another noodle layer. Spread the rest of the ricotta mix evenly, then pour the leftover cheddar mix over it.
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Put the rest of the cooked beef on top. Cover the pan tightly with foil.
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Bake for 30 minutes in the oven while still covered.
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Take off the foil. Sprinkle the leftover cheddar cheese and cooked bacon pieces on top. Put the pan back uncovered and bake for another 15 minutes.
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Take it out of the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before cutting and serving.
# Helpful Notes:
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Letting it chill a bit after baking makes it easier to cut.