Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 endives, cored
  • 1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 ounce gruyere cheese, Grated
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, Freshly Grated
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 slices ham
  • freshly chopped parsley

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the endives and fry gently until lightly browned on all side. Remove them from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Reheat the oil in the frying pan, add the peppers and saute gently until they begin to soften. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add the flour to the remaining oil in the pan and cook until lightly browned, stirring constantly.
  • Add the milk a little at a time, mixing well between each addition and blend until the mixture is smooth.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, add the cheeses, salt and pepper and stir until well blended.
  • Stir in the sauteed peppers. Set aside.
  • Wrap each endive in a piece of ham and place in a shallow ovenproof dish side by side.
  • Cover with cheese and pepper sauce and bake for about 20 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and brown. Serve hot garnished with freshly chopped parsley.