Belgian Endive Wrapped in Ham with Cheese / Lof met Ham en Kaas

• 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

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 dont 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.

endive, lemon juice, ham, nutmeg, cheddar cheese, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/belgian-endive-wrapped-in-ham-with-cheese-lof-met-ham-en-kaas-51903 (may not work)