What matters
Keep some core or the leaves separate.
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Air fryer chicory ham gratin
Air fryer chicory ham gratin with a light cream cheese sauce. Precook and thoroughly drain chicory before wrapping and adding Gouda.
Total time
43 min
Calories
273 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Good draining prevents watery sauce
Halve two chicory heads and wrap in cooked ham. A shallow dish about 18 × 14 cm holds vegetables and sauce. This makes two light portions without potatoes.
Meat
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Vegetables
Cheese
Recipe
Air fryer chicory ham gratin
Air fryer chicory ham gratin with a light cream cheese sauce. Precook and thoroughly drain chicory before wrapping and adding Gouda.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Halve chicory lengthways, trimming the core sparingly. Precook in water with lemon juice about 8 minutes and drain thoroughly.
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2
Mix and season
Butter the dish. Pat chicory dry and wrap with ham. Mix cream cheese, milk, salt and pepper and pour over the halves. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 170 °C. Add cheese and bake about 17 minutes at 170 °C. If cheese darkens too much, lower temperature and continue heating the centre.
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4
Check and serve
Check that the core is tender and the centre sauce hot. Portion carefully.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer chicory ham gratin
Serving guidance
Excess vegetable water dilutes the sauce.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Omit ham and choose suitable vegetarian cheese.
Stir a pinch of nutmeg into sauce.
Nutrition per serving
273kcal
5.5 gCarbohydrates
18.7 gProtein
18.5 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer chicory ham gratin
Yes, the firm core otherwise takes longer than the cheese topping.
Mild bitterness is natural and is softened by dairy ingredients.
No, the basic version uses cooked ham.
No, sauce must remain safely contained in a closed dish.
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