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Stuffed Endives with Cheese

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A comforting French dish of tender endives wrapped in savory slices, topped with creamy béchamel sauce and melted cheese, offering a rich and balanced flavor.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 4 large endives
  • 4 slices of turkey or beef slices
  • 100 g grated cheese (Emmental, Comté, or mix)
  • 30 g butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 small pinch sugar
  • 1 drizzle lemon juice
  • 40 g butter (for béchamel)
  • 40 g flour
  • 500 ml milk
  • 1 pinch grated nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt (for béchamel)
  • 1 pinch black pepper (for béchamel)
  • 30 g grated cheese (optional, for béchamel)

Instructions

  1. Remove the hard core from the base of the endives.
  2. Melt butter with sugar and lemon juice in a large pan.
  3. Add endives, season with salt and pepper, cover and cook on low heat for 25–30 minutes, turning occasionally until tender.
  4. Drain the endives well to remove excess moisture.
  5. Prepare the béchamel by melting butter in a saucepan.
  6. Add flour and cook for 1 minute while stirring.
  7. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
  8. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and add cheese if desired.
  9. Wrap each endive with a slice of turkey or beef.
  10. Place them in a buttered baking dish.
  11. Pour béchamel sauce over the top and sprinkle with grated cheese.
  12. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Notes

  • Remove the core of endives to reduce bitterness.
  • Drain endives thoroughly to avoid a watery dish.
  • Add mustard to béchamel for extra flavor.
  • Can be prepared ahead and baked later.
  • Use any good melting cheese as a substitute.
  • Vegetarian option: replace slices with grilled vegetables.

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