Bacon Colby Lasagna Recipe

This irresistible Bacon Colby Lasagna is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Perfect for family gatherings or potlucks, this recipe delivers rich, savory flavors with tender pasta and melty Colby cheese. Inspired by Taste of Home, this easy-to-follow recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Get ready for requests for the recipe!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 515.8 kcal
Protein 48g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Bacon Colby Lasagna

  • Ground Beef
  • Onion
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 24 oz jar tomato sauce
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Lasagna Noodles
  • Colby Cheese

How to Make Bacon Colby Lasagna

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion; cook, breaking up the beef, until the meat is no longer pink (about 8-10 minutes).
  2. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in crumbled bacon, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  5. Spread 1/2 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  6. Layer four lasagna noodles over the meat sauce. Top with 1 cup of the meat sauce and 1 cup of the shredded Colby cheese.
  7. Repeat layers: noodles, meat sauce, Colby cheese.
  8. Top with the remaining noodles and remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Colby cheese.
  9. Cover the baking dish with foil.
  10. Bake for 40 minutes.
  11. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

77g

Carbs

8g