Ham & Cheese Lasagna with Creamy Mornay Sauce

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Ham & Cheese Lasagna with Creamy Mornay Sauce

Description

This French-inspired Ham & Cheese Lasagna is rich, creamy, and irresistibly elegant. Layers of tender pasta, savory ham, and melty cheese are wrapped in a silky Mornay sauce (béchamel with cheese) for a cozy yet refined dish—perfect for dinner guests or a special family meal.

Ingredients

Lasagna Layers

  • 6 large fresh lasagna sheets (or no-boil sheets)

  • 6 slices deli ham (Black Forest or honey ham works great)

  • 1½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Creamy Mornay Sauce

  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter

  • 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour

  • 3 cups whole milk, warm

  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp white or black pepper

  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional but classic)

Optional Garnish

  • Fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat Oven
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter a baking dish.

  2. Make the Mornay Sauce
    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
    Slowly whisk in warm milk, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened.
    Reduce heat and stir in Gruyère, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until melted and silky.

  3. Assemble the Lasagna
    Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the dish.
    Add a layer of lasagna sheets, followed by ham slices, shredded mozzarella, and sauce.
    Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with sauce and extra cheese on top.

  4. Bake
    Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
    Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden on top.

  5. Rest & Serve
    Let lasagna rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

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