Belgian Endive Wrapped In Ham With Cheese / Lof Met Ham En Kaas

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 1 cut of a thin slice of the bottom of the endive, with a small knife remove the bitter core of the endive.
• 2 cut large heads in half and don’t forget to remove the core.
• 3 cook the endive in salted water and the lemon juice for 20 to 30 minutes or until cooked.
• 4 drain and put them in a colander.
• 5 preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• 6 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.
• 7 bake for 30 to 40 minutes.