Trim the end off the chard stalks, then strip off the leaves. Roughly chop the leaves and cut the stalks into bite-sized 3cm lengths. Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil, drop in the stalks and simmer for 5-10 minutes to soften. Add the leaves, cook for another minute or so, until wilted, then drain, refresh under cold water and drain again. Set aside to cool, then squeeze as much liquid from the leaves as you can. Season, add a squeeze of lemon juice and set aside,
In a saucepan, melt the bitter over a lowish heat, then stir in the flour. Continue stirring for two minutes or so, until the mixture comes together, then gradually stir in the milk and the cream. Add the bay leaf and thyme, bring slowly up to a boil, stirring all the while, simmer for five minutes, then remove from the heat. Season with salt, pepper and a grate or two of nutmeg, then stir in the cheese. Return to a low heat and cook, stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove the bay leaf.
Heat the grill, or preheat the oven to 190?C/gas mark 5. Butter a shallow oven dish. With the flat of a knife, lightly crush the garlic and rub it all over the sides of the dish. Lay the chard stalks and leaves, distributing them evenly, then our over the sauce. (If you want, sprinkle fresh breadcrumbs over the top to cover).
Grill for 5 minutes or so, until lightly browned, or bake for 20 minutes to half an hour, until golden and bubbling. Serve with some good crusty country bread.
This was delicious. The sauce needed much more milk though - maybe my spoonfuls of flour were too big?
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Serving Size: 1 recipe (5235g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 | ||
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Calories: 3045 | ||
Calories from Fat: 999 (33%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 111g | 148 % | |
Saturated Fat 69g | 345 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 5.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.8g | ||
Cholesterol 436.8mg | 134 % | |
Sodium 3127.3mg | 108 % | |
Potassium 9513.9mg | 250 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 299g | 88 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 3 % | |
Sugars, other 298.2g | ||
Protein 207.6g | 297 % | |
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Calories per serving: 3045
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