Golden chicory in prosciutto wraps

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try Barney’s simplified version of the traditional French version – you could use normal sliced honey roast ham if you prefer

Prep:10 mins
Cook:50 mins

Serves 1
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 584
fat 48g
saturates 26g
carbs 7g
sugars 0g
fibre 1g
protein 31g
salt 6.67g

Ingredients

2 heads of chicory, not too large
25g butter
4 slices prosciutto or Serrano ham
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
75ml vegetable stock, or white wine if you have some open
2 thyme sprigs
4 slices, about 50g/2oz good melting cheese (cheddar or gruyère is great)
50ml whipping cream, optional
sautéed potatoes and green salad, to serve

Method

Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Cut a cross from the base halfway to the tip of each head of chicory. Stuff the butter into the slits, then lay the slices of prosciutto or ham in pairs on the work surface, overlapping them slightly. Paint the ham with the mustard and lay the chicory on top. Roll each chicory head away from you, wrapping it snugly in the ham.
Lay the wrapped chicory in a small ovenproof dish or pan, pour over the stock or wine and top with the thyme sprigs. Cover the dish with a loose tent of foil and bake for 30-40 minutes until the chicory is softened.
Uncover the dish, lay the cheese slices over the chicory and bake, still uncovered, for a further 6-8 minutes, until the cheese is melting and golden. The chicory is now ready to serve. For an extra touch, remove the chicory, place the pan on a medium heat and boil the juices with the cream for 4-5 minutes until rich and syrupy. Pour the sauce over the chicory. Serve with sautéed potatoes and salad.