Endive with asparagus cheese and ham

Name: Endive with asparagus cheese and ham
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 4 stalks of chicory; 4 ham slices; 100 gr Henri Willig Biscuit cheese with asparagus; 28 gr butter; 28 gr flour; 320 ml of milk; 0 pinch of nutmeg; 0 salt and pepper; 0 extra butter for greasing

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4 pers
35 min

A culinary casserole with a spring twist. Thanks to asparagus cheese, this classic gets a delicious, fresh spring upgrade.The slightly bitter taste of chicory is beautifully balanced by the soft, melting cheese and savoury ham. A simple but elegant dish - perfect for a weekday spring evening or a cosy weekend meal.

Ingredients

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4 stalks of chicory
4 ham slices

100gr Henri Willig Biscuit cheese with asparagus

28 gr butter
28 gr flour
320 ml of milk
pinch of nutmeg
salt and pepper
extra butter for greasing

Preparation

1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2
Cook the chicory in lightly salted water for 5 to 8 minutes until tender. Then drain it well.
3
Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour and stir to form a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
4
Slowly add the milk and keep stirring until a smooth sauce forms.

Season the sauce with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Grate the Henri Willig Biscuit Cheese with Asparagus and stir through.

6
Wrap each chicory stalk with ham and place in a greased baking dish.

Spread the cheese sauce evenly over the contents of the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining grated Henri Willig Biscuit Cheese with Asparagus.

8
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the dish is golden brown and bubbling.

How do I remove the bitter taste from chicory?

Cut away the hard stalk at the bottom of the chicory; this removes the bitterness. To soften the flavour further, you can boil the chicory briefly with a little sugar, milk or lemon juice.

Serving and variation tips:

Serving suggestion: Serve the chicory creamy mashed potatoes or fresh bread and a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Meat substitute: Replace the ham with a vegetable alternative to make the dish vegetarian. For a more luxurious varaint, you can also replace the ham with smoked salmon or trout.
Cheese variation: Replace the asparagus cheese with Henri Willig Belegen Geitenkaas for a spicier taste experience, if desired.

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