This ham and cheese lasagna is the ultimate comfort dish—creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or to impress guests without too much effort!
👉Ingredients (for 1 medium baking dish)
6 lasagna noodles (fresh or dry—cook if needed)
6 slices of ham (smoked, regular, or even turkey)
1 small onion, chopped
4 tbsp butter (about 50g)
1/3 cup flour (about 55g)
2 ½ cups milk (600ml, preferably 2%)
1 egg yolk (optional, for extra creaminess)
½ tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
A pinch of ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups shredded Emmental or mozzarella (140g)
8 oz sliced raclette cheese (or swap with cheddar, gouda, or Monterey Jack)
👉Instructions:
✅️1. Make the creamy cheese sauce (Mornay):
In a saucepan, melt butter. Add chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and egg yolk. Cook on medium heat for 7–8 minutes, stirring until smooth and thickened. Add 1 cup of shredded cheese and mix until melted.
✅️2. Assemble the lasagna:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter your baking dish. Spread a bit of sauce on the bottom. Layer noodles, sauce, 2 slices of ham, and some raclette slices. Repeat twice. Finish with a final layer of noodles, the rest of the sauce, and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
✅️3. Bake:
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
👉3 Pro Tips:
🔁 Make ahead: Assemble the lasagna the night before and just bake it when ready to serve. Super convenient!
🧀 Cheese swap: No raclette? No problem. Use cheddar, gouda, or even a mix of whatever’s in your fridge.
🌱 Veggie version: Skip the ham and add roasted veggies like zucchini, mushrooms, or spinach for a delicious vegetarian twist.