belgian-endive-au-gratin.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Lightly grease a baking dish.",
        "Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Place the endives into the water. Cover, and cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.",
        "Place the butter into a saucepan, and melt over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and golden brown. Gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture, whisking constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and  pepper until well blended. Cook gently over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.",
        "Preheat an oven broiler to low.",
        "Drain the endives. Wrap each endive with a slice of ham, and place into the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the endives. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Gruyere cheese and parsley.",
        "Cook the endives under preheated broiler until cheese is golden brown and sauce bubbles, about 10 minutes."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "8 heads   Belgian endive, trimmed",
        "2 tablespoons butter",
        "2 tablespoons all-purpose flour",
        "1 cup milk",
        "1 cup grated Gruyere cheese, divided",
        "2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese",
        "1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, or amount to taste",
        "salt and ground black pepper to taste",
        "8 slices deli-style ham",
        "1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Belgian Endive au Gratin",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/149844/belgian-endive-au-gratin/"
}