Instructions:

Preheat the oven: Set the temperature to 180°C (gas mark 6).

Prepare the endives: Wash them, remove any damaged outer leaves, and cut them into thin strips.

Cook the sausages: Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sausages and fry until golden brown. Remove them from the pan and cut them into rounds.

Assembly

Arrange in the dish: In a gratin dish, start with a layer of endives. Then add a layer of sausage slices, then sprinkle with grated Gruyère cheese.

Season: Sprinkle each layer with salt, pepper, and nutmeg before adding the next.

Add the cream: Pour the crème fraîche evenly over the top of the dish.

Cooking

Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, until the cheese is nicely browned and golden.

Serving

Serve warm: Serve this endive and smoked sausage fondue with fresh bread for a complete and comforting meal.

Tips and Variations

Cheese variation: Replace the Gruyère with Comté or Emmental for a different flavor.

Add vegetables: Stir in pieces of leek or mushrooms for more variety.

Vegetarian Option: Substitute smoked sausages with vegetarian sausages or smoked tofu for a meat-free version.