Endive and Ham Gratin

Ingredients

• Braised Endives

  • 8 large endives, halved lengthwise
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
  • Salt and pepper

• Mornay Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 

  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) milk
  • 1 cup (250 ml) grated Gruyère cheese
  • Ground nutmeg, to taste 

  • 16 slices ham