Chicory Gratin

A rustic Belgian classic featuring braised chicory and Swiss chard wrapped in ham and baked in a Comté cheese sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1091.2 kcals 2182.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 38.3 grams 76.5 grams
Fat 78.2 grams 156.4 grams
Protein 59.1 grams 118.2 grams
Cook Time
95 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
12
g
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
10
g
Unsalted Butter
for the chard
35
g
Unsalted Butter
for the sauce
450
ml
100
g
Comté Cheese
finely grated for the sauce
50
g
Comté Cheese
finely grated for topping
Fruits
GrainsCereals
Meat
4
slices
NutsSeeds
2
pinches
1
pinch
1
pinch
White Pepper
freshly ground
Vegetables
2
stalks
Swiss Chard
stalks chopped into 1cm pieces; leaves roughly chopped

Steps

  • Simmer chicory in water with lemon juice, sugar, salt, and peppercorns for 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Drain the chicory on a wire rack and press out excess moisture with a towel.
  • Preheat your oven to 190°C.
  • Boil 100ml of water with 10g butter, cook chard stalks for 20 minutes, then cook leaves for 3 minutes.
  • Melt 35g butter, whisk in 35g flour, then gradually whisk in 450ml milk until thickened.
  • Stir in 100g cheese and mustard until melted and season to taste.
  • Wrap each chicory in ham, place over chard in a dish, cover with sauce and 50g cheese.
  • Bake at the top of the oven for 25 minutes until golden brown.