Belgian Endive and Ham Au Gratin

40 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

180 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

8	small	belgian endive	heads
1	x	lemon juice	freshly squeezed
1	x	seasoning salt
8	each	ham	thin slices, cooked

Sauce
2	tablespoons	butter	or margarine
1/4	cup	flour, all-purpose
1 1/4	cups	milk
1/2-3/4	cups	cheddar cheese	or gruyere cheese, grated

Topping
1/2-3/4	cups	bread crumbs	fresh soft
1/4	cup	cheddar cheese	cheddar or gruyere cheese, grated
2	each	tomatoes

Directions

Trim the bottom of the endive heads and remove the outer leaves if necessary.

Cook in boiling salted water with a squeeze of lemon juice for about 15 minutes until JUST tender.

Drain well and wrap each head of endive in a slice of ham, then put into the baking dish.

Prepare the sauce while the endive is cooking.

To make this, heat the butter in a saucepan.

Remove from heat, stir in the flour, return to the heat and cook for several minutes.

Remove from heat and blend in the milk. Stir over a low heat until thickened, add seasoning and 3 tbsp of the endive stock.

Add the cheese to the sauce, pour over the ham and endived.

Top with crumbs and cheese, brown under the broiler, then top with sliced tomatoes.

TO SERVE: As soon as cooked.

This also make a good hors d'oeuvre for 8.

Serves 4.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 166g

Amount per Serving

Calories 180 41% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0g	12%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	24%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 21mg	7%
Sodium 174mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 22.0g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	6%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 6.0g	11%

Vitamin A	17%		Vitamin C	13%
Calcium	12%		Iron	7%

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

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