belgian endive au gratin

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 heads belgian endive, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup grated gruyere cheese, divided
• 2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, or amount to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 8 slices deli-style ham
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• lightly grease a baking dish.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. place the endives into the water. cover, and cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
• place the butter into a saucepan, and melt over medium heat. whisk in the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and golden brown. gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture, whisking constantly until thick and smooth. stir in 3/4 cup gruyere cheese, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well blended. cook gently over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• preheat an oven broiler to low.
• drain the endives. wrap each endive with a slice of ham, and place into the prepared baking dish. pour the cheese sauce over the endives. sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup gruyere cheese and parsley.
• cook the endives under preheated broiler until cheese is golden brown and sauce , about 10 minutes.