Belgian Endive And Ham Au Gratin Recipe

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   Trim the bottom of the endive heads and remove the outer leaves if necessary.

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   Cook in boiling salted water with a squeeze of lemon juice for about 15 min till JUST tender.

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   Drain well and wrap each head of endive in a slice of ham, then put into the baking dish.

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   Prepare the sauce while the endive is cooking.

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   To make this, heat the butter in a saucepan.

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   Remove from heat, stir in the flour, return to the heat and cook for several min.

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   Remove from heat and blend in the lowfat milk.

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   Stir over a low heat till thickened, add in seasoning and 3 tbsp of the endive stock.

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   Add in the cheese to the sauce, pour over the ham and endived.

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    Top with crumbs and cheese, brown under the broiler, then top with sliced tomatoes.

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    TO SERVE: As soon as cooked.

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    This also make a good hors d'oeuvre for 8.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.