BELGIAN ENDIVE AND HAM CASSEROLE

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This is one of my favourite vegetable recipes. It is a real indulgence, and one I usually use for special occasions. It originates from The Netherlands, and is a family recipe. It is so good! A tasty way to serve Belgian Endive, or "witlof".

Provided by Hag chef

Categories     Ham

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 heads Belgian endive
12 slices black forest ham
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups of grated cheddar cheese or 1 1/2 cups gouda cheese
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Trim the ends from the endives.
  • Cook the endives in boiling salted water for 10- 12 minutes or until tender crisp.
  • Drain well.
  • When cool enough to handle, wrap each one with a slice of ham and place them in a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
  • Sauce: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the butter until bubbly, and add the flour.
  • Cook, stirring for a minute until it is well blended.
  • Add the milk, and whisk smooth.
  • Turn the heat down.
  • Stir in the grated cheese, and add the salt and pepper and pinch of cayenne pepper, and simmer for another minute.
  • Pour the sauce over the endives, and bake at 350 for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

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