Belgian Endive au Gratin

This Belgian endive au gratin recipe includes Belgian endive, deli ham, and a creamy Gruyère-Parmesan cheese sauce that's broiled in a real Belgian dish.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 207 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 slices deli-style ham
• 8 heads Belgian endive, trimmed
• 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese, divided
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg, or amount to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Lightly grease a baking dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add endive; cover and cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Cook in the preheated broiler until cheese is golden brown and sauce bubbles, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until paste-like and golden brown. Gradually whisk in milk, whisking constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in ¾ cup Gruyère cheese, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until combined. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Wrap each endive with 1 slice ham; place into the prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup Gruyère cheese and parsley.