Belgian Endive in a Ham Skirt

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This recipe for Belgian endive in a ham skirt combines the delicate bitterness of endives with the savory goodness of ham. The endives are wrapped in thin slices of ham, creating a beautiful and flavorful dish. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, this recipe is perfect for a quick and elegant appetizer or side dish.

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Belgian endive in a ham skirt recipe details

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Belgian endive is wrapped in a slice of ham, then covered with a Bechamel sauce and baked in the oven. The recipe was a favorite of mine when I was living in Austria and finally got hold of the endive my father used to grow in his garden in Belgium. This is one of the various recipes with endive I’ve experimented with. Add some fine bread crumbs if desired.
Ready in: 40 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 4 large Belgian endive
• 1 cup water for blanching
• 4 large slices of cooked ham
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• pinch nutmeg
• lemon juice
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 30 mins

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Wash the endives and blanch them in the water. Remove them from the water and let them drip dry. Keep the blanch water. Wrap each endive in a slice of ham. Place the endive in a greased baking form.
3. Make a Bechamel sauce in a small pan by combining butter, flour, milk and blanch water. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste. Heat and stir until the Bechamel thickens. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice, egg yolk, and Parmesan cheese. Pour over the endive.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.