Prep. time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes

1. Steam the endives instead of boiling them so they don't absorb too much water;
2. meanwhile, make the béchamel sauce; season with salt, pepper and a touch of nutmeg;
3. roll a slice of ham around each endive and place in a gratin dish;
4. cover with béchamel and sprinkle with grated cheese;
5. place into a preheated 180°C / 350°F oven for about 15 to 30 minutes depending if the endives and the sauce are warm or cold. Finish under the broiler for a few moments to gratiné. Serve hot