Cheesy Ham Lasagna Comfort Food (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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Lasagna Sheets
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Sliced Ham
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Finely Chopped Onion
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Unsalted Butter
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All-Purpose Flour
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Semi-Skimmed Milk
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Egg Yolk
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Salt
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Ground Black Pepper
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Ground Nutmeg
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Grated Emmental Cheese
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Sliced Raclette Cheese
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) with the fan on.
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In a blender, finely chop the onion.
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In a saucepan, melt 50g of butter over medium heat. Add 50g of flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to create a smooth roux.
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Gradually whisk in 750ml of milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Add the chopped onion, egg yolk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
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Cook the sauce for 8 minutes, stirring continuously, until it thickens.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 100g of the grated Emmental cheese until fully melted and smooth.
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Lightly butter a baking dish. Spread a thin layer of Mornay sauce on the bottom.
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Arrange a layer of lasagna sheets over the sauce, trimming them to fit if necessary.
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Spread one-quarter of the Mornay sauce over the pasta, then top with two slices of ham and one-third of the sliced Raclette cheese. Repeat these layers of pasta, sauce, ham, and Raclette cheese twice more.
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Top with a final layer of pasta sheets, the remaining Mornay sauce, the remaining ham slices, and the remaining Raclette cheese.
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Sprinkle the remaining 50g of grated Emmental cheese evenly over the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
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Let the lasagna cool slightly before portioning and serving.
# Notes:
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For convenience, assemble the lasagna a day in advance and bake just before serving.
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Cheese Variations: Substitute Raclette with Gouda, Reblochon, Cheddar, or a combination of your favorite cheeses.
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Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free lasagna sheets to accommodate dietary needs.
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Storage: Store any leftover lasagna in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Vegetarian Option: Replace the ham with grilled vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers for a meat-free alternative.
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Herb Enhancement: Add a tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley to the Mornay sauce for extra flavor.
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Pre-cooking Lasagna Sheets: If using dry lasagna sheets, pre-cook them according to package instructions before assembling.