Belgian Endives au Gratin on the Pit Boss Navigator

gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: emmental cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Trim the ends of the endives and remove any damaged leaves.

Boil endives in salted water for 10-15 minutes until tender, then drain.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling.

Add flour to the melted butter and whisk for 1-2 minutes until golden.

Gradually pour in milk while whisking, cooking until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Place drained endives in a baking dish and drizzle with lemon juice.

Pour the cheese sauce over the endives evenly.

Sprinkle grated gruyère and Parmesan cheese on top.

Top with breadcrumbs for a crunchy finish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Let cool slightly before serving.

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