Endive Gratin with Ham

Ingredients

6 medium endives

100 gr Swiss cheese

Crème fraîche (20 cl) or Bechamel sauce

Fresh garlic or garlic powder (optional)

6 slices of ham

Directions

1. Place the endives in a casserole dish with a little butter and cook for 30 minutes over medium heat. You can also cook them in the microwave at 900 W for 5 minutes, then turn the endives and cook for another 5 minutes

2. Drain the endives and arrange them in an ovenproof dish

3. Wrap each endive in a slice of ham

4. Pour over the cream or the Bechamel sauce

5. Sprinkle with Gruyère cheese

6. Bake for 15 minutes at 220° C (440° F)

If you don't like endives, you can replace them with other vegetables of your choice (leeks for instance).