Chicons au gratin
Chicons au gratin is a traditional Belgian dish featuring endives wrapped in ham, smothered in a creamy béchamel sauce, and baked with a golden cheese crust. It showcases the regional use of endives, a vegetable closely associated with Belgian cuisine, and offers a rich, comforting flavor profile popular in Belgian households.
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Ingredients
- 6 heads
- 6 slices
- 2 cups
- 1 cup
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
- 2 cups
- 1/4 tsp
- to taste
- to taste
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Belgian
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Originating in Belgium, this dish reflects the country’s agricultural heritage and resourcefulness in using local produce like Belgian endives, which were cultivated extensively in the 19th century.
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