Endive and Ham Gratin
Endive and Ham Gratin
Ingredients
- 8 large endives, halved lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) milk
- 1 cup (250 ml) grated Gruyère cheese
- Ground nutmeg, to taste
- 16 slices ham
Instructions
- With the rack in the lowest position, preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
- Place the endives, side by side, in a 33 x 23-cm (13 x 9-inch) baking dish. Drizzle with the lemon juice and sprinkle with the sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the endives are tender. Drain the endives and discard the drippings. Let cool.
Endive and Ham Gratin