Witloof Gegratineerd appears as a signature dish in 1 Belgium cities. See each city's local variant and where to eat it.

Witloof gegratineerd · Antwerp

Belgian endive wrapped in ham, baked in béchamel and gratinated under cheese. The canonical Antwerp winter gratin.

Witloof, the Belgian endive, was developed in 19th-century Brussels and became a winter-vegetable signature across the Low Countries. The gratin pairs it with sliced ham and a thick béchamel under grilled cheese. Every Belgian household has a version; Antwerp kitchens hold to a sharp Gouda or Vieux Bruges for the topping.

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