Gratins feature a crust of melted cheese and sometimes breadcrumbs. Serve with good bread and a salad for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
1 14 1/2-ounce can low-salt chicken broth
8 small heads of Belgian endive
8 thin round ham slices (each about 5 inches in diameter)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Large pinch of ground nutmeg
1/3 cup (packed) grated Swiss cheese
Directions
Bring broth to simmer in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add endive and simmer uncovered until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain thoroughly. Place on paper towels and cool.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 11x7-inch glass baking dish. Roll each endive in ham slice to enclose. Arrange rolls in prepared dish. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute. Add milk, cream, mustard, and nutmeg and bring to boil, whisking constantly. Boil sauce 1 minute; season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over rolls. Sprinkle Swiss cheese evenly over. Bake until sauce is bubbling all over and cheese begins to brown, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
