Warm Bacon Endive Dressing

Name: Warm Bacon Endive Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bacon strips, diced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 cup milk; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 3 bunches curly endive, torn (about 12 cups); 3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced

My husband loves his mom's endive dressing, so I asked her to share the recipe with me. When I make this salad, I usually serve it with boiled potatoes and sliced smoked ham.

Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 bunches curly endive, torn (about 12 cups)
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Saute the onion in the drippings until tender. Add the sugar, cornstarch, salt and vinegar; stir until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat.
Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan; stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
In a large salad bowl, combine the endive, hard-boiled eggs and reserved bacon. Add desired amount of warm dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 177 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 285mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Warm Bacon Endive Dressing in Country December/January 2004

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LizCav

Jul 8, 2011

I made this with spinach instead of endive. Everyone seemed to like it. My only piece of advice would be to follow the recipe as is... I used extra bacon drippings (thinking it would add to the flavor), but it just made the salad a little greasy.
ViolaB

Feb 21, 2011

This is the recipe I remember my grandmother making! I've been looking for it for some time. It's on my list of MUST TRY recipes. I need a Nana fix!