Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Endive Poutine with Portobello Mushroom Gravy

Yields 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 bn asparagus, trimmed 1” from the base
  • 1 small red onion, ½” slabs
  • 4-5 ea. endives
  • 1 pkg. prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 8 oz. Pineland Farms Cheddar Cheese Curds
  • 1 cup baby portobello mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 ea. shallot, minced
  • 1 ea. garlic clove, minced
  • 1½ cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp. white wine
  • 5 tbsp. salted butter, divided
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 1 tsp. thyme, fresh
  • TT Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • Cut endives in half and wrap with prosciutto. Coat the asparagus, red onion and endives with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place on a hot grill and cook till vegetables are slightly soft. Set aside.
  • In a hot sauté pan, place 2 tbsp. butter, mushrooms, shallots and garlic. Cook well, and deglaze with white wine.
  • In the same pan, set all the veggies to one side and add the remanding butter and flour, creating a roux. Stir well. Slowly pour in the vegetable stock, whisking till smooth.
  • Now whisk the complete onion/mushroom mixture together. Add fresh thyme and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Arrange your grilled vegetables on a serving dish. Sprinkle with Pineland Farms Cheddar Cheese Curds and top with the mushroom gravy. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.
  • Enjoy!

Recipe by Emily McQuarrie