I always thought that endives are meant for salads only. I have never tried any baked or cooked endives recipes until my friend made this delicious Endives and Ham Gratin recipe. I have to admit that I am not a fan of endives because of their bitter taste. But once I tasted this gratin, I could not help and cook it over and over. Besides, it is really quick to prepare and you know that I like when recipes are quick to make. Between all the extracurricular activities, weekend skiing and work, cooking is pushed down to my to do daily list. Recipes have to be really quick.
Endive and Ham Gratin Recipe
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Ingredients
- 8 Endives halved lengthwise
- 2 TSP of lemon juice
- 1 tsp of sugar,
- salt and pepper
Ingredients for Bechamel Sauce
- 1 1/2 cup of milk. I used a 2%. You can use skim milk
- 3 TBSP of butter
- 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (250 ml) grated Gruyère cheese.
- Ground nutmeg, to taste
- 16 slices ham . You can use turkey or chicken.
Recommended Supplies
- 16X9 Baking dish
- Aluminum foil
- Pot for the Bechamel sauce
Make this yummy endive recipe
- Preheat oven to 375F
- In a large baking dish: ( I used a 13X9 one), place the endives. Top with lemon juice and sugar. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until endives are tender
While the endives are baking, prepare the Bchamel sauce:
- Set aside
- In the end, add the cheese and stir
- Add the milk, nutmeg and bring to boil. Stir continuously
- Sprinkle the flour while stirring
- In a medium, melt the butter
- Once endives baked, add the ham slices and top with Bechamel sauce.
- Switch the oven to the broiler position
- Broil for few minutes
It is best served as an appetizer for your holiday gathering. You can serve it with rice or grilled meat.
As expected, the kids did not like the endive recipe. It was too newish for them and did not want to be adventurous. But they LOVED the Bechamel sauce with the ham. They almost fought over it. My daughter dipped her bread in the Bechamel sauce and added ham so it was like a sandwich. Next time, I think we’ll try it with homemade garlic bread!
What do you think of this endive and ham gratin recipe? Have you ever tried endives? Share your endives recipe with us
This is something I never had before,would love to try it,bet its delicious
This sounds like a great way to use up that holiday ham!
this recipe looks great
This sounds so delicious thanks for sharing this!
I have yet to try endives but this recipe looks awesome
My husband loves ham. I think I am confused between endives and chives. Thank you for coming to the Inspire Me Monday Linky Party on Monday. I’m Janice, one of your hostesses.
I have never tried Endives before but this recipe might be a good way to try them out. Thanks for the recipe.
I agree that endives are bitter but like you I had a similar recipe at a friend’s house and enjoyed it. I tried to recreate it at home but no one liked it 🙁
I’ve never ever tried endive before,but I will give this a try it looks delicious
I don’t think I’ve ever tried endive before, but I’m willing to try it out. Looks pretty tasty.
The first time I ever heard of endive was last week on a Food Network challenge. This recipe looks so darn yummy!
No, I’ve never tried them before, but I’m super curious. Looks amazing, I’ll have to give it a try!
That looks delicious! I will have to make it for my family one night!
I have never heard of Endives before. This recipe looks try worthy.
This looks like a delicious recipe! Thanks for sharing! Something the entire family would love.
We would love to try this endive recipe. I’d love to give it a shot. It could be a new favorite!
This looks like a delicious recipe. I will have to try it this weekend. I am sure my family will love it.
I don’t think I have ever had endive. This looks delicious!
Yum! This dish looks so delicious! I’ll have to try this.
Ohhh, this looks absolutely delightful. I have to make these!
What a great recipe! I have only ever paired endive with crab! I will have to try this!
Oh this sounds like a dish my gma used to make and I loved it. I haven’t had endive forever. Thanks for the recipe.
Ya know, I never have tried endives before. But this recipe makes me want to run out and get some right now. Yum!
Well, now I’m super hungry! I can’t wait to give this a try. Thanks!
Okay. Ham covered in a creme sauce might – MIGHT – get my man child of a husband to eat his veggies. Thanks a lot!
Awwwww YEAH-UH! Ham wrapped around anything and covered in a creamy sauce is ALWAYS a winner.
Sounds and looks dreamy! I can see why you want to make it over and over again. Will have to try to make this soon!
I love endives! This is a great side dish. I can’t wait to make it for myself.
I’ve never tried endives. I think I need to because this looks delish!
This recipe looks good! Thanks for sharing 🙂
That souinds SO good. I am definitely going to be making this SOON.