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I measured everything exactly as written, but came up short for the final layer of sauce.  Not sure why.  Still came out great, though.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPuzzle"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was delicious.  A co-worker ate 3 plates (so far).  I  made it with ground turkey instead of ground beef.  Really delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-09-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanSailboat"},"reviewBody":"made this and it was very good. My husband said it was a keeper.brendakd","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeTeepee"},"reviewBody":"What a great way to do Lasagna! Bacon always makes everything better. Has anyone tried to freeze the second lasagna for later use?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-04-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCone"},"reviewBody":"This really has a good flavor, but next time I will make a few changes.  I will add some spices - oregano, basil, parsley and also add  a little extra sauce.  I found that a 13x9 was actually too big, so I used a little bit smaller pan and only 9 noodles. For that size pan, it just wasn't enough meat and sauce.   I did not have a can of diced tomatoes, so I substituted an extra can of tomato sauce.  I also cooked the noodles, as I've never had any luck with adding uncooked noodles.  I also intend to only use 3 cups of cheese, as I felt it was a little too much.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCloud"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is one of my family's favorites!  It's not nearly as time-consuming as a regular lasagna, and my kids love the bacon and Colby flavors together as a delicious change!  We had one of my son's friends to dinner tonight, and he made me promise to share the recipe with his mom!  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It is fast, easy and delicious! We call it the bacon cheeseburger lasagna.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldScissors"},"reviewBody":"Very greasy and thus rich for a dinner dish.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePalmtree"},"reviewBody":"My husband is very much a bacon and colby cheese fella.  Since we're empty nesters, will cut back recipe for 4 servings.  I doubt very much there would be leftovers!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-02-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanDucky"},"reviewBody":"My family loved this! I will be making this again. I did use the noodles that are no-cook, but they were a bit too crunchy around the edges. 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I will add some spices - oregano, basil, parsley and also add  a little extra sauce.  I found that a 13x9 was actually too big, so I used a little bit smaller pan and only 9 noodles. For that size pan, it just wasn't enough meat and sauce.   I did not have a can of diced tomatoes, so I substituted an extra can of tomato sauce.  I also cooked the noodles, as I've never had any luck with adding uncooked noodles.  I also intend to only use 3 cups of cheese, as I felt it was a little too much.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"04\/10\/2016 16:52","GUID":"889901f73d1f48768e155e34c4317eab","MemberId":8525717,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"pusspuss01","SubmittedDate":"04\/10\/2016 16:52"},{"Comment":"<p>Good lasagna recipe.  Nice alternative to the standard.  I really liked the taste that the bacon added to it.  Careful when dividing up the sauce for each layer.  I measured everything exactly as written, but came up short for the final layer of sauce.  Not sure why.  Still came out great, though.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"03\/07\/2016 09:56","GUID":"b3ac2c0f27d64a5084799590b88caf41","MemberId":1076910,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"dschultz01","SubmittedDate":"03\/07\/2016 09:56"},{"Comment":"<p>My Favorite and a nice change<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"08\/03\/2014 20:56","GUID":"63df50c389194bfba76371c1ee92ddf8","MemberId":3287925,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cardonahuffam","SubmittedDate":"08\/03\/2014 20:56"},{"Comment":"<p>My husband is very much a bacon and colby cheese fella.  Since we&#39;re empty nesters, will cut back recipe for 4 servings.  I doubt very much there would be leftovers!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"","GUID":"7cb71fbb68b5495cb8adefc7f9c2bcb6","MemberId":2694585,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Joscy","SubmittedDate":"01\/17\/2014 11:31"},{"Comment":"<p>What a great way to do Lasagna! Bacon always makes everything better. 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We call it the bacon cheeseburger lasagna.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"08\/18\/2011 17:11","GUID":"bc3e153f4da041638a332d0bd319144a","MemberId":5327292,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Chewee","SubmittedDate":"08\/18\/2011 17:11"},{"Comment":"<p>This was good, and I'll make it again, but not on a regular basis.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"02\/11\/2011 14:17","GUID":"d0814cb9f3494d66999fda7a36818711","MemberId":5806950,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"lovemycoffee","SubmittedDate":"02\/11\/2011 14:17"},{"Comment":"<p>This recipe is one of my family's favorites!  It's not nearly as time-consuming as a regular lasagna, and my kids love the bacon and Colby flavors together as a delicious change!  We had one of my son's friends to dinner tonight, and he made me promise to share the recipe with his mom!  Yum!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"01\/30\/2011 20:35","GUID":"2856d4e3acfe4fecad77660a947bcceb","MemberId":1457645,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"nhatalsky","SubmittedDate":"01\/30\/2011 20:35"},{"Comment":"<p>Very greasy and thus rich for a dinner dish.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"12\/01\/2010 21:56","GUID":"f706d7a783314bcdb6a6d92ceb9062c8","MemberId":5586479,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"bjeanmarak","SubmittedDate":"12\/01\/2010 21:56"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"06\/29\/2010 09:24","GUID":"2cec2196b96e4d1fae9460dfb589b1c7","MemberId":5166059,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"sunshine4504","SubmittedDate":"06\/29\/2010 09:24"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"02\/23\/2010 13:43","GUID":"e6129d6acf8345c8b12d5582816eaecc","MemberId":4390151,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"krystaljoy","SubmittedDate":"02\/23\/2010 13:43"},{"Comment":"<p>This recipe was delicious.  A co-worker ate 3 plates (so far).  I  made it with ground turkey instead of ground beef.  Really delicious.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"11\/23\/2009 12:28","GUID":"2267338c972e451d89640f6c54a42a67","MemberId":4500500,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"lab7137","SubmittedDate":"11\/23\/2009 12:29"},{"Comment":"<p>My family loved this! I will be making this again. I did use the noodles that are no-cook, but they were a bit too crunchy around the edges. Next time I will be cooking the noodles before-hand.<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"02\/05\/2009 16:28","GUID":"24ffdeb2bd9c4746821c6e458d3e5dd5","MemberId":1805531,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MelDW","SubmittedDate":"02\/05\/2009 16:31"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"01\/23\/2009 18:00","GUID":"d91d1565d97548739e6954cb19a6258e","MemberId":3749813,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"angus16","SubmittedDate":"01\/23\/2009 18:00"},{"Comment":"<p>I made this and the whole family enjoyed it! It was a great change from just regular lasagna!<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"","GUID":"f8c545bf1c4c4d20aad953918703a7dd","MemberId":3839918,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"mlandis16","SubmittedDate":"01\/23\/2009 17:59"},{"Comment":"<p>This had a very nice flavor.<\/p><p>Keeper!  Next time I will use a lb. of sweet sausage instead.<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"","GUID":"342633f26351417b9dde8786af197777","MemberId":3801659,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Squirrel62","SubmittedDate":"01\/20\/2009 11:18"},{"Comment":"<p>made this and it was very good. My husband said it was a keeper.<\/p><p>brendakd<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"09\/25\/2008 12:30","GUID":"1a6612beca204cc399ced881e534deb4","MemberId":2697359,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jenidavy","SubmittedDate":"09\/25\/2008 12:28"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"06\/12\/2008 21:21","GUID":"e4189680cfca4aa3aaaec4ddf162aec4","MemberId":2913123,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jme_johnson","SubmittedDate":"06\/12\/2008 21:21"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"05\/23\/2008 08:02","GUID":"1ac0d582ca6942679ffc9e8a821e7df8","MemberId":3006820,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"m2089@stny.rr.com","SubmittedDate":"05\/23\/2008 08:02"},{"Comment":"<p>Recipe sounds delicious to me, if a little fattening cut back on calories tomorrow or take a long walk.<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"","GUID":"25845D04772849BBA4C74D4905C13C9A","MemberId":512794,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"shiron","SubmittedDate":"05\/17\/2008 17:07"},{"Comment":"<p>This looks great... Will try asap...Not only that but if you \"springboard\" off this and hold back the sauce, tomatoes and noodles and add 1 dozen eggs you would have one heck of a Fritta..<\/p><p>Gat<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"","GUID":"13874fc1a2c2474d853b300c8a01033a","MemberId":971987,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"AZCoyote","SubmittedDate":"05\/16\/2008 21:07"},{"Comment":"<p>Why indeed.<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"","GUID":"6f1678bbfc524ea7bc98854392eda7fa","MemberId":2049890,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"lisajax","SubmittedDate":"05\/16\/2008 17:07"},{"Comment":"<p>Why would someone write a comment about a comment when the comments are supposed to be about the recipe.  What's the point of that other than to be snarky?<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"","GUID":"163a44c1673c4044964763223f0e26b4","MemberId":3027114,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"gohogsgo","SubmittedDate":"05\/16\/2008 16:40"},{"Comment":"<p>Why would someone write a comment about a dish they are unwilling to try? What's the point of that other than to be snarky?<\/p>","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"","GUID":"6f1678bbfc524ea7bc98854392eda7fa","MemberId":2049890,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"lisajax","SubmittedDate":"05\/16\/2008 13:12"},{"Comment":"<p>Sounds absolutely, delicious, however; I will be unable to try it......way too fattening for us.  I wonder if a turkey bacon would work as well...<\/p>","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"","GUID":"63A2F64942624C4ABF847D9E7F23A9B8","MemberId":2058474,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Suerte","SubmittedDate":"05\/16\/2008 10:45"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"01\/20\/2007 08:27","GUID":"073816DFB10148F28A5E9B1D8F08AB5F","MemberId":1748917,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"laswd","SubmittedDate":"01\/20\/2007 08:27"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes &amp; Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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