Endive al Forno

A cheesy crumb topping turns plain old endive into fantastic.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cup Fresh Breadcrumbs
• 3 Slices Pancetta Finely Chopped
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper
• 4 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Parsley
• 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan
• Six Heads Belgian endive
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Cup Chicken Broth
• 1 Cup Diced Tomatoes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2Butter a large baking dish.
3. 3Trim the stems off of each head of...: Trim the stems off of each head of endive, and cut in half lengthwise.
4. 4In a large skillet, heat the butter and...: In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil and once melted and bubbling, lay the endive cut side down in the pan.
5. 5Cook for about 4 minutes, turn and cook...: Cook for about 4 minutes, turn and cook another 4 minutes.
6. 6Transfer the endive cut side up into the...: Transfer the endive cut side up into the prepared pan and pour the chicken broth into the pan with the diced tomatoes.
7. 7Bake for 20 minutes or until fork tender.
8. 8Most of the liquid will have been absorbed...: Most of the liquid will have been absorbed by the endive as it cooked.
9. 9In the heavy skillet, cook the pancetta in...: In the heavy skillet, cook the pancetta in the olive oil until brown and crisp.
10. 10Remove from the heat, add the breadcrumbs, cheese,...: Remove from the heat, add the breadcrumbs, cheese, salt and pepper and parsley.
11. 11Mix well.
12. 12Sprinkle the topping over the endive and return...: Sprinkle the topping over the endive and return to the oven until golden brown.
13. 13Remove and allow to cool to room temperature.
14. 14Serve.