Belgian Endive Wrapped in Ham with Cheese / Lof met Ham en Kaas
Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 8 heads Belgian endive, approx
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 8 slices of good flavored ham, approx
- freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 -2 ounce butter
Directions
- Cut of a thin slice of the bottom of the endive, with a small knife remove the bitter core of the endive.
- Cut large heads in half and don’t forget to remove the core.
- Cook the endive in salted water and the lemon juice for 20 to 30 minutes or until cooked.
- Drain and put them in a colander.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- When cool enough to handle, wrap each endive in a slice of ham, also the loose leaves, put them in a greased oven proof dish, add grated nutmeg, sprinkle the cheese on top and add some flecks of butter.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
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