Chicon au gratin

Chicon au gratin is a Belgian dish made from braised Belgian endives (chicons in Belgian French) wrapped in ham and baked in a cheese sauce. The preparation involves cooking the endives until tender, then rolling each in a slice of ham before placing them in a baking dish. A béchamel sauce, typically enriched with grated cheese such as Gruyère, is poured over the rolls, and the dish is then baked until the top is golden and bubbling. Often served with mashed potatoes, chicon au gratin is a popular comfort food in Belgian cuisine.