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Home Witlof uit de Oven met Ham en Kaas

Dutch Comfort food Classic Oven dish Family

Endive from the oven is one of those dishes that always makes people happy. Something warm, melting cheese, a touch of mustard and the slightly bitter taste of endive that softens in the oven. You don't need any magic, just good ingredients and the right baking dishes to bring it all together. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight but also great to serve when you have guests.

Recipe

Endive from the Oven with Ham and Cheese

Endive from the oven with ham and cheese is a timeless dish you can get on the table with minimal effort. Rustic, golden-brown and flavorful from start to finish.

Course	Main course
Kitchen	Dutch
Servings	4 people

Preparation time

Preparation time	15 min
Time in oven	25 min
Stiffen up min.	2 min
Total	50 min

Equipment

Baking dish
Saucepan
Large pot
Whisk
Grater
Kitchen paper

Ingredients

4 heads of Belgian endive
4 slices of cooked ham
30 g butter
30 g flour
400 ml whole milk
150 g grated Gouda cheese (mature)
2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
1 tsp wholegrain mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
A pinch of nutmeg

How to make endive from the oven with ham and cheese?

Preheat the oven to 200°C (conventional heat).
Bring a large pot of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Add the endive heads and cook them for 8 to 10 minutes until just tender but still firm. Drain them well and pat them dry with kitchen paper. This is important so the dish doesn't become watery.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until a smooth roux forms. Then gradually add the milk while continuing to whisk. Let the sauce thicken over low heat for 5 minutes. Season with pepper, salt, nutmeg and the mustard.
Wrap each endive head in a slice of cooked ham. Place the rolls side by side in the baking dish.
Pour the béchamel sauce evenly over the endive rolls. Make sure everything is well covered.
Grate the Gouda cheese and sprinkle it generously over the sauce. Optionally add some extra grated Parmesan for a deeper flavor.
Place the dish in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling. Grill for the last 3 minutes on the grill setting for an extra crispy crust.
Remove the dish from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve immediately with fresh bread or boiled potatoes.

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A good baking dish really makes the difference with dishes like this. You want the heat to distribute evenly so the sauce doesn't burn and the cheese turns a nice golden brown. A dish you can put straight on the table makes serving much more relaxed. That way you don't have to transfer it and no one will complain at the table.

Delicious with fresh baguette to mop up the sauce, or pair it with simple boiled baby potatoes. Want to make it a complete dinner? Serve a fresh green salad alongside the dish and your evening meal is ready. Taste, enjoy and feel free to share this moment with everyone at the table.

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