Ingredients and Weight:
- 8 Belgian endives
- 2 cups shredded potatoes (about 3 medium potatoes)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Preparation Time: 45 minutes (including prep and cooking time)
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the endives by cutting them in half lengthwise and removing any tough outer leaves.
- Boil the potatoes until tender, then shred them using a cheese grater or food processor. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded potatoes, heavy cream, butter, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Place the endives in a baking dish and stuff each one with the potato mixture.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
- Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving: one quarter of the dish)
Calories: Approx. 500 kcal (depending on ingredients used)
Fat: Approx. 40g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 30g
Protein: Approx. 8g
(Note: This is a rough estimate and may vary depending on specific ingredients and their nutritional content.)
Dish Characteristics:
- A rich and creamy dish with a gratined topping that is perfect for colder weather.
- The combination of endive and potatoes provides a hearty yet luxurious vegetarian dish that will compliment any meat dish.
- The dish has a distinct European influence and can be served as a main course or as a side dish.
User Comments:
- "The endive au gratin was amazing! The creamy potato filling was delicious and the gratined topping was perfect." - John Doe, New York City, USA
- "I love how easy this dish was to make yet it turned out so luxurious and impressive for a dinner party." - Jane Smith, Los Angeles, USA
- "The combination of endive and potatoes was new to me but really enjoyable." - Michael Johnson, Chicago, USA
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Adjust the seasoning according to personal preference.
- If you want to add more protein, consider adding cooked crumbled bacon or cooked diced chicken to the potato mixture before baking.
