French Ham and Cheese Lasagna

👉Ingredients:

9 lasagna sheets

2 cups béchamel sauce (butter, flour, milk, nutmeg)

2 cups grated Gruyère cheese

200g thinly sliced French ham (jambon blanc)

1 tablespoon butter

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

✅️Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

✅️Prepare béchamel sauce: melt butter in a saucepan, add flour and cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in warm milk until smooth and thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

✅️Lightly butter a baking dish.

✅️Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce on the bottom of the dish.

✅️Layer 3 lasagna sheets over the béchamel.

✅️Spread half the béchamel sauce over the sheets, then layer half the ham slices evenly. Sprinkle with a third of the grated Gruyère.

✅️Repeat layers: 3 lasagna sheets, remaining béchamel, remaining ham, and another third of the cheese.

✅️Finish with the last 3 lasagna sheets, remaining béchamel sauce, and the remaining Gruyère cheese on top.

✅️Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

✅️Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings