Belgian Endives With Ham & Cheese Recipe

Name: Belgian Endives With Ham & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 pieces belgian endives; 6 slices cooked ham defatted; 5/8 cup grated Gruyere cheese; 2 cold water persons, with seconds, peeled & cut up into 2 & put into; liquid margarine or butter; milk a splash of; black pepper; maldon sea salt; nutmeg fresh, grated; 5 3/4 tablespoons flour; 45 inches butter or baking margarine / I use baking margarine; 1 7/8 cups semi-skimmed milk; 15/16 cup grated Gruyere cheese; maldon sea salt; black pepper; nutmeg Fresh, grated

Servings: persons

6 pieces belgian endives
6 slices cooked ham defatted
5/8 cup grated Gruyere cheese
2 cold water persons, with seconds, peeled & cut up into 2 & put into
liquid margarine or butter
milk a splash of
black pepper
maldon sea salt
nutmeg fresh, grated
5 3/4 tablespoons flour
45 inches butter or baking margarine / I use baking margarine
1 7/8 cups semi-skimmed milk
15/16 cup grated Gruyere cheese
maldon sea salt
black pepper
nutmeg Fresh, grated

1
Take a large cooking pot & fill with hot water. Put the lid on & bring to the boil on high heat. Wash the endives. Drain.
2
When the water is boiling, add the endives. Cook until cooked trough. In my case, that was 25 minutes. Turn the heat off. Drain the endives thoroughly. Shake off the excess of water.
3
Take a chopping board & put 3 slices of ham on it. Take a piece of cooked endive & roll it up. The endive is now enfolded in the ham. Do the same with all the remaining slices.
4
Take a large oven dish & place the 6 pieces nicely together, side per side.
5
Preheat the oven to 180u00b0C.
6
Take a medium sized cooking pot & heat up on medium high. When hot, add the butter or baking margarine & let it melt. When melted, add the same amount of flour. Whisk thoroughly & vigorously. Now, let the mix of flour & butter get a bit browned for a few minutes, to take away that flourly flavor.
7
Add gradually the milk to the mix & whisk, whisk, whisk! Adjust the heat if necessary.
8
Add the 100 gr of grated cheese to the thicker sauce. Whisk. Turn the heat off. Season to taste with the sea salt, black pepper & the grated nutmeg. It has to taste real good!
9
Now, pour the Bechamel cheese sauce over the enfolded endives. Pour everything in & smooth the surface. The ham slices have to be covered by the sauce.
10
Scatter the rest of the grated cheese, the 65 gr on top, evenly divided.
11
Place into the preheated oven on 180 u00b0C for 20 minutes. Then for an extra 5 minutes, place the dish under the grill.
12
While the dish is in the oven, take the large cooking pot you have used before & fill with hot water. Bring to the boil. When boiling, add the cut up potatoes. Boil until tender. In my case that was 20 minutes. Drain. Turn the heat off. Mash. Season to taste. I used Maldon sea salt & grinded black pepper, a splash of milk, a bit of liquid margarine & a bit of freshly grated nutmeg. Keep warm.
13
Put a piece of baked endives on a plate & serve with the mash. Spoon the sauce on top!

8466

kcal

Calories

934

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 pieces belgian endives, 6 slices cooked ham defatted, 5/8 cup grated Gruyere cheese, 2 cold water persons, with seconds, peeled & cut up into 2 & put into, and more.

Yes, Belgian Endives With Ham & Cheese falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Belgian Endives With Ham & Cheese

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