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Nutritional Values

🔥520kcal
💪26gProtein
🌾24gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

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Chicory Gratin

How to order / say it
Say it Gegratineerde Witloof — [khe-GRAH-teener-duh VIT-lohf]
Order I'd like the Chicory Gratin, please.
Locally Ik wil graag de Gegratineerde Witloof, alstublieft.
Say locally

Baked chicory wrapped in ham, topped with cheese sauce.

Why try it?

This gratin is an authentic taste of Belgian home cooking, combining local produce with classic French techniques, a true showcase of comforting cuisine.

How it tastes

Bitter yet creamy, the chicory is softened by a rich cheese sauce, with a salty touch from the ham, and a crispy golden top.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Developed in Brussels during the 19th century when chicory was first cultivated indoors, this dish became a household staple due to its comforting and accessible ingredients.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 300 g chicory
  • 🥩 150 g ham
  • 🥛 100 g gruyère cheese
  • 🥛 250 ml milk
  • 🌾 30 g flour
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧂 pinch nutmeg

Method

  1. 1 Boil chicory until slightly soft.
  2. 2 Wrap each chicory in a slice of ham.
  3. 3 Prepare cheese sauce with butter, flour, and milk.
  4. 4 Place wrapped chicory in a dish, cover with sauce, bake.

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