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Modern Endives au Jambon Gratin with Smoked Ham

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Modern Endives au Jambon Gratin with Smoked Ham

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Prep: 20 min • Cook: 30 min. A refined take on the classic French Endives au Jambon, featuring delicately blanched endives and quality smoked ham, all enveloped in a light, creamy Gruyère béchamel sauce, then baked to golden perfection until bubbly and inviting.

Preparation time
20 min
Cooking time
30 min
Total time
50 min
Servings
6
Course
Main
Complexity
Medium
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Ingredients

  • 6 pcs endives(medium)
  • 6 pcs smoked ham(slices, about 4oz, thinly sliced)
  • 4oz gruyère cheese(shredded)
  • 16 7/8 fl oz milk(full-fat)
  • 2oz butter
  • 2oz flour(all-purpose)
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg(freshly grated)
  • 1/2 tsp salt(or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper(freshly ground)

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Trim the base of the endives and remove any tough outer leaves. Cut a small cone out of the core to reduce bitterness. Blanche the endives in boiling salted water for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender. Drain them well and gently squeeze out excess water.

Béchamel Sauce

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
  2. Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens to a smooth consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Season the béchamel with salt, pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg. Stir in half of the shredded Gruyère cheese until melted and smooth.

Assembly and Baking

  1. Wrap each blanched endive with a slice of smoked ham. Place the wrapped endives snugly in a gratin dish.
  2. Pour the béchamel sauce evenly over the endives. Sprinkle the remaining Gruyère cheese over the top.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the gratin is golden brown and bubbling. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Servings
6
Serving size (imperial)
8.8 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (6 servings)
Calories450.5 kcal180.2 kcal2,703 kcal
Protein25.2 g10.1 g151.2 g
Fat30.1 g12 g180.6 g
Carbs18.5 g7.4 g111 g

Tips

  • To reduce bitterness further, soak endives in cold water with a squeeze of lemon juice for 15 minute
  • For an extra crispy topping, mix a tablespoon of breadcrumbs with the remaining Gruyère before sprin
  • Serve immediately as a comforting main course, perhaps with a side of crusty baguette.

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