Ingredients

  • 3 Belgian endive
  • 6 slices ham (thin slices)
  • 1 1/2 cups swiss cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Cheese Sauce
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1/2 cup swiss cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Method

  • Clean endive and cut in half length wise.
  • Cut small v-shape into the middle (core) and remove.
  • This will help endive cook evenly.
  • Saute endive in olive oil till tender.
  • Save pan and drippings.
  • Take each endive and roll in one slice of ham.
  • Place in a Pam sprayed baking dish.
  • Heat pan drippings with 2 cups of milk.
  • Add boullion and bring to a boil.
  • Thicken with 2 talblespoons of corn starch mixed with 2 tablespoons of milk.
  • When thick add 1/2 cup of cheese.
  • Mix well and pour over endive.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 hour or refrigerate and bake when you are ready.
  • In Belgium this dish is served with Belgium (french) fries.