Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of French Onion Lasagna, a delightful twist on the classic Italian favorite. This dish layers creamy béchamel sauce with sweet, caramelized onions and generous helpings of cheese, creating an irresistible combination that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. The crispy croutons add an exciting texture that elevates each bite. Easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table, this lasagna is a gourmet twist on comfort food that will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lasagna noodles
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese
- 6 cups sourdough bread, cubed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups gruyere cheese, grated
- 3 yellow onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 quart good beef stock
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Prepare croutons by tossing cubed sourdough with olive oil and granulated garlic; bake until golden (16-20 minutes).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a frying pan, caramelize onions in butter until golden; stir in flour and gradually add beef stock and seasonings until thickened.
- For the béchamel sauce, create a roux with butter and flour, then whisk in whole milk and melt gruyere cheese.
- Layer onion filling, noodles, croutons, and béchamel sauce in a baking dish, repeating layers twice more.
- Top with remaining gruyere cheese and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg