Lasagna Ham Cheese Layers (Printable Version)

Oven-baked layers of pasta, ham, and rich cheeses with a silky creamy sauce for a satisfying meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - Fresh lasagna sheets

→ Meat

02 - High-quality ham slices

→ Vegetables

03 - Onion, peeled and quartered

→ Sauce

04 - Butter, preferably European style
05 - All-purpose flour
06 - Semi-skimmed milk
07 - Egg yolk from large fresh egg
08 - Salt
09 - Freshly ground black pepper
10 - Freshly grated nutmeg

→ Cheese

11 - Grated Emmental cheese
12 - Raclette cheese or alternative melty cheese (e.g., Gouda, Comté, Reblochon, Cheddar)

# Steps:

01 - Pulse the peeled and quartered onion briefly in a blender until finely chopped. Use a spatula to scrape down any onion pieces from the blender sides to ensure none is wasted.
02 - Combine butter, flour, semi-skimmed milk, egg yolk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in the blender or food processor. Heat gently while stirring frequently until the sauce thickens and bubbles, about 8 minutes, taking care to avoid overcooking or lumps.
03 - Stir the grated Emmental cheese into the hot sauce and continue stirring for one more minute until fully melted and the sauce turns glossy and smooth.
04 - Butter a baking or gratin dish liberally to prevent sticking to the first layer.
05 - Spread a spoonful of the cheese sauce over the base of the dish, then cover evenly with a layer of fresh lasagna sheets, adjusting to fit as needed.
06 - Spread one quarter of the cheese sauce over the pasta, top with two slices of ham, and a third of the raclette cheese. Repeat this layering process twice more using lasagna sheets, sauce, ham, and raclette cheese until all ingredients are used.
07 - Top with a final lasagna sheet layer, pour over all remaining sauce ensuring even coverage, then sprinkle generously with the remaining grated Emmental cheese for a golden crust.
08 - Preheat the oven to 200°C with fan assisted mode. Place the dish in the center rack and bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and the top is beautifully golden brown.

# Notes:

01 - Prepare the lasagna ahead and reheat for convenient serving.
02 - Grate cheese freshly for the best melt and flavor; pre-grated cheese may clump.
03 - Allow the baked dish to rest for five minutes before slicing to preserve neat, creamy layers.
04 - Adjust seasoning after tasting the sauce—ham and cheeses may vary in saltiness.
05 - Store leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for up to three days or freeze portions for up to two months.

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