Ingredients:
- 4 large endives, trimmed and halved lengthwise
- 8 slices of gluten-free ham
- 2 tablespoons butter or dairy-free alternative
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or any dairy-free milk
- 1 cup shredded gluten-free Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 375F 190C
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
Add the endives and blanch them for about 5 minutes
Drain and let them cool slightly
Wrap each endive half with a slice of gluten-free ham and arrange them in a greased baking dish
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat
Stir in the gluten-free all-purpose flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes until it forms a paste
Gradually whisk in the almond milk, ensuring there are no lumps
Cook and stir until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 3/4 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese until it's melted and the sauce is smooth
Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg
Pour the bechamel sauce over the endives and ham in the baking dish
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese with gluten-free breadcrumbs and chopped fresh parsley
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the gratin
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the gratin is bubbly and the top is golden brown
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving
Enjoy your gluten-free endive and ham gratin with bechamel!