Clean the chicory stems and carefully remove the stalks. Simmer in salted water for six minutes on low heat, remove, cool and arrange them close together in a shallow gratin dish.
Preheat the oven to 180 °C C.
In the meantime, melt the butter in a saucepan, sweat the flour and the anise seeds in it and extinguish with the indicated mass of chicory water. Let the sauce simmer for about ten minutes, then add the whipped cream and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Cut the ham into coarse strips and spread evenly on the chicory. Pour the sauce on top and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake the casserole in the oven for about fifteen to twenty minutes, until the cheese has melted and has a golden yellow color.
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Tip: It is best to use your favorite ham – then your dish tastes twice as good!