Baked Chicory And Ham Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings2
Interest GroupClassic
Ingredients
| 4 medium heads of chicory | ||
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Milk | 1/2 Pint | |
| Eggs | 2 | |
| Parmesan cheese | 2 Ounce, grated | |
| Pepper | 1 Pinch | |
| 4 thin slices of cooked ham | ||
Directions
GETTING READY
1) Trim off the outside leaves from the chicory.
MAKING
2) Use a saucepan, to put chicory heads. Add cold water to just cover.
3) Place on heat to bring a boil. Drain water by keeping the chicory into the saucepan. Again add cold water to just cover.
4) Season with a pinch salt, cover with a lid and simmer gently for about 30 minutes or until tender.
5) Meanwhile, use a saucepan to gently heat the milk. Combine with lightly beaten eggs, by whisking properly. Strain into the milk saucepan.
6) Place the saucepan on gentle heat until just thick enough to coat the back of a spoon - do not allow the mixture to boil.
7) Remove from heat and add half the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
8) Drain the cooked chicory and with a ham wrap the head.
9) Use a buttered fireproof dish to place the chicory.
10) Pour the cheese custard over the chicory; sprinkle with remaining cheese and grill until brown.
SERVING
11) Serve chicory and ham by sprinkling with additional cheese.
1) Trim off the outside leaves from the chicory.
MAKING
2) Use a saucepan, to put chicory heads. Add cold water to just cover.
3) Place on heat to bring a boil. Drain water by keeping the chicory into the saucepan. Again add cold water to just cover.
4) Season with a pinch salt, cover with a lid and simmer gently for about 30 minutes or until tender.
5) Meanwhile, use a saucepan to gently heat the milk. Combine with lightly beaten eggs, by whisking properly. Strain into the milk saucepan.
6) Place the saucepan on gentle heat until just thick enough to coat the back of a spoon - do not allow the mixture to boil.
7) Remove from heat and add half the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
8) Drain the cooked chicory and with a ham wrap the head.
9) Use a buttered fireproof dish to place the chicory.
10) Pour the cheese custard over the chicory; sprinkle with remaining cheese and grill until brown.
SERVING
11) Serve chicory and ham by sprinkling with additional cheese.
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