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Purple artichokes in a cheesy gratin
Purple artichokes cooked in two stages: first boiled, then sautéed, and baked as a gratin in a Mornay sauce (cheesy bechamel) with morsels of fried ham.
41 K 4/5 (3 reviews)
1 hour 30 min.
Easy
11.15 €
4 people
5 IngredientsLast modified on: December 13th 2020
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
2 slices ham - 2
16 purples globe artichokes - 3
2 tablespoons olive oil - 4
350 g bechamel sauce - 5
100 g Mimolette - Total weight: 2,180 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 1 hour 7 min.
Resting: 5 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 1 hour 30 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 3 min.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 45 min.
Prepare 16 purples globe artichokes.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 min.
Drain.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 4 min.
Cut off the stalks and cut these into small pieces.
Keep the hearts whole.
Keep the hearts whole.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 5 min.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Put the pan back on the heat and add the artichokes, sitting the hearts upside down...
Stage 7 - ⌛ 5 min.
Stage 8 - ⌛ 2 min.
Pour 350 g bechamel sauce into a saucepan on medium heat (or make this now).
Stage 9 - ⌛ 2 min.
Add 3/4 of the grated 100 g Mimolette to the bechamel. Stir to mix in and melt the cheese.
Stage 10 - ⌛ 1 min.
Add the chopped artichoke stalks (but not the hearts) and the ham.
Mix well and turn off the heat.
Mix well and turn off the heat.
Stage 11 - ⌛ 4 min.
Arrange the artichoke hearts in individual dishes (or one large one).
Stage 12 - ⌛ 3 min.
Pour the sauce over.
Stage 13 - ⌛ 2 min.
Scatter a little of the remaining grated mimolette on top.
Stage 14 - ⌛ 10 min.
Bake for 10 minutes at the top of the oven (grill position).
Stage 15
Leave to cool slightly before serving.
Remarks
You can use another hard-paste cheese instead of the mimolette, such as Comté, Gruyère, Cheddar...
If you don't have purple artichokes, normal globe artichokes will do, steamed, or even tinned artichoke hearts.
If you don't have purple artichokes, normal globe artichokes will do, steamed, or even tinned artichoke hearts.
Keeping: A few days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 130 RDI=50 % | 280 RDI=30 % | 200 RDI=30 % | 2,230 RDI=110 % | 9,330 RDI: 110 % |
| Per 100 g | 5 RDI=2 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 9 RDI=1 % | 100 RDI=5 % | 430 RDI: 5 % |
| Per person | 30 RDI=10 % | 70 RDI=7 % | 50 RDI=8 % | 560 RDI=30 % | 2,330 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 11.15 €
- Per person : 2.80 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Bechamel sauce
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Mimolette
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Purple globe artichokes
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