endive baked with ham and cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Endive Baked with Ham and Cheese 4 large, firm Belgian endive (chicory) 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup cold water Pinch of salt 4 slices cooked ham 4

2. 2

   Using a small, sharp knife, remove the center core at the base

3. 3

   Place the endive in a sauté pan and pour over the milk and water

4. 4

   Use a pan that just fits the endive snugly

5. 5

   Ad a pinch of salt and heat to simmering

6. 6

   Cover the pan and cook over very gentle heat for about 20 minutes or until the endive is tender but not falling apart

7. 7

   Drain on paper towels

8. 8

   Wrap each endive in a slice of ham and place on a well-buttered ovenproof dish