Step 1: Prepare the meat sauce
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

Add chopped onions and garlic to the skillet with the beef, cooking until the onions are soft and translucent. Stir in the BBQ sauce, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 2: Make the cheese mixture
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, beaten egg, shredded cheddar, and mozzarella. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 3: Cook the lasagna noodles
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and lay flat on a baking sheet to prevent sticking.

Step 4: Assemble the lasagna
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce. Place three lasagna noodles on top. Spread a layer of the cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by a generous layer of the meat sauce. Sprinkle some of the cooked bacon over this layer.

Repeat this process—noodles, cheese mixture, meat sauce, and bacon—until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of meat sauce on top.

Step 5: Add the final cheese layer
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.

Step 6: Bake
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 7: Rest and serve
Let the lasagna rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the layers set and makes it easier to serve.