Endives in Ham Rolls with a Cheesy Mornay Sauce & Mashed Potato Gratin | Belgian Classic скачать в хорошем качестве

Endives in Ham Rolls with a Cheesy Mornay Sauce & Mashed Potato Gratin | Belgian Classic

#comfortfood #recipe #belgium Witloof in hespenrolletjes, Chicon au gratin or Belgian endives wrapped in ham, is the definition of Belgian comfort food. This indulgent, heartwarming classic features tender, slightly bitter endives, wrapped in savory ham, and generously baked in a rich, cheesy Mornay sauce. 0:00 - Introduction 0:27 - Preparing and Boiling the Belgian Endives 1:43 Preparing the Mashed Potato Gratin Side Dish 4:17 - Making the Rich Mornay (Cheese) Sauce 7:00 Assembling the Ham and Endive Rolls 7:21 Final Assembly Full Recipe (Serves 4): • Endives & Ham: 8 Endives 8 Slices of cooked ham • Mornay Sauce: Milk: 1 Liter / approx. 4.2 cups Butter: 50g / 3.5 Tbsp Flour: 60g / 7 Tbsp Grated Emmental or Gruyere: 250g / approx. 2.5 cups Seasoning: Salt, White Pepper, Nutmeg Mashed Potato Gratin: Potatoes: 1kg / 2.2 lbs Butter: 100g / 7 Tbsp Egg Yolk: 1 Seasoning: Salt, White Pepper, Nutmeg Note: I add a splash of milk to the mash to adjust consistency. Instructions Summary: 1. Prepare Endives: Cut root end and core, boil in salted water for about 10 minutes until tender. Crucially, press out the excess moisture after draining and cooling. 2. Prepare Mashed Potatoes: Peel and boil potatoes for 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain, mash with butter, egg yolk, and seasoning (salt, white pepper, nutmeg). Transfer to an oven dish and rough the surface with a fork for a crisp top. 3. Make Mornay Sauce: Melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux. Cook for a minute. Slowly pour in cold milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a soft boil for 1 minute to thicken. Stir in the grated cheese (Emmental) until incorporated, then season with salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. 4. Assemble and Bake: Roll each endive in a slice of ham and place in an oven dish. Cover generously with Mornay sauce and finish with more grated cheese. Optional: add a sprinkle of breadcrumbs for extra crunch. 5. Bake: Bake both dishes in a preheated oven at 180°C (355°F) for 15 minutes. Switch to the grill/broiler for 5 minutes to create a golden, crispy crust. Watch carefully to prevent burning!