Belgian Endive au Gratin Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Belgian Endive au Gratin Recipe). Belgian endive (called 'witloof' in Dutch or 'chicon' in Belgian French) has an ivory-white head with pale yellow-edged, closely wrapped leaves, a mildly bitter flavor, and tender juicy texture.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Belgian Endive au Gratin Recipe

Ingredients

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

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

or amount to taste

salt and ground black pepper to taste

8 slices deli-style ham

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Lightly grease a baking dish.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Preheat an oven broiler to low.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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

Nutritional Information

Belgian Endive au Gratin Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 206.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.8g 26%

Carbohydrates: 20.4g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 16g 64%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 10.1g 16%

Saturated Fat: 5.7g 29%

Cholesterol: 28.7mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 11579.9IU 232%

Niacin Equivalents: 4mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 35.9mg 60%

Folate: 738.3mcg 185%

Calcium: 479mg 48%

Iron: 4.5mg 25%

Magnesium: 88.1mg 31%

Potassium: 1684.2mg 47%

Sodium: 210.4mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 45%

Calories From Fat: 90.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.