Bacon Cheeseburger Sheet Pan Lasagna
Bacon Cheeseburger Sheet Pan LasagnaIngredients→ Meat and Protein2 pounds lean ground beef8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped into large pieces→ Vegetables and Aromatics1 medium yellow onion, diced1 tablespoon chopped garlic→ Sauces and Condiments2 cans (10.5 ounces each) condensed cheddar cheese soup1 cup whole milk1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon yellow mustard1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of bacon soup→ Cheese and Dairy15 ounces ricotta cheese3 cups shredded cheddar cheese→ Dry Goods1 package oven-ready lasagna noodles→ Seasonings1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepperStepsPreheat oven to 375°F.In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef and break apart while cooking. Add diced onion and cook until beef is fully browned and onion is translucent. Stir in chopped garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.In a mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together condensed cheddar cheese soup, milk, onion powder, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.Spoon one-third of the cheddar cheese mixture onto the bottom of a half sheet pan (18 x 13 inches) and spread evenly. Place a single layer of oven-ready lasagna noodles over the sauce.In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese with condensed cream of bacon soup. Stir until a smooth mixture forms.Spread half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the lasagna noodles. Top with half of the browned beef mixture, then sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar cheese.Place another layer of oven-ready lasagna noodles on top. Spread remaining ricotta mixture evenly, then pour remaining cheddar cheese sauce over the surface and distribute evenly.Top the assembled layers with the remaining cooked ground beef.Cover the sheet pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.Remove foil, then sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and chopped bacon evenly over the top. Return the pan to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let rest for several minutes before slicing and serving.