Gratin of Endive and Ham
- 1 14 1/2-ounce can low-salt chicken broth
- 8 small heads of Belgian endive
- 8 thin round ham slices (each about 5 inches in diameter)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Large pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup (packed) grated Swiss cheese
- Bring broth to simmer in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add endive and simmer uncovered until tender, about 12 minutes.
- Drain thoroughly.
- Place on paper towels and cool.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Butter 11x7-inch glass baking dish.
- Roll each endive in ham slice to enclose.
- Arrange rolls in prepared dish.
- Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute.
- Add milk, cream, mustard, and nutmeg and bring to boil, whisking constantly.
- Boil sauce 1 minute; season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon sauce over rolls.
- Sprinkle Swiss cheese evenly over.
- Bake until sauce is bubbling all over and cheese begins to brown, about 30 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
lowsalt chicken broth, endive, ham slices, butter, flour, milk, whipping cream, mustard, ground nutmeg, swiss cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/gratin-of-endive-and-ham-105062 (may not work)