Belgian baked chicory

Belgian or maybe Flemish  chicory.
Wrapped in aromatic ham.
With cheese.
Baked in a delicate sauce béchamel.
Autumn comfort food!

ingredients:

- Chicory (medium sized, 2 per person)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 400 ml of milk
- ½ cup grated cheese (Parmesan, Gruyere) plus a bit to sprinkle on top.


With butter, flour and milk to prepare white sauce.
Season with nutmeg.
Rinse chicory  and cook in sugared water.
When they are soft, remove from water, cool and cut off the ends.
Wrap each chicory  with a slice of ham and place in a casserole.
Sprinkle with grated cheese, pour the sauce and sprinkle on top of the cheese.

Bake for approx. 30-40 in the 18 degrees until top is browned.

Serve hot.