Ingredients:
4 endives
4 slices ham ( not too thick, but not too thin)
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
2 cups grated swiss cheese
salt
pepper
1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
Directions:
Cut the bottom part of the endives, and boil them in salted water, until tender.
Prepare a bechamelle sauce:.
Melt 2TB butter in a saucepan.
Add flour and stir.
Add milk a little at a time.
Cook until thickened.
Add grated Swiss cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. (yes, nutmeg – you can leave it out if you would rather not have any).
Drain the endives.
Roll each endive in a slice of ham. Place in a rectangular baking dish.
Pour the bechamelle over the rolled slices of ham. Sprinkle more Swiss cheese over the sauce. Dot with remaining butter.
Place under the broiler until golden.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 35 min.