Golden Chicory In Prosciutto Wraps
This recipe combines the slight bitterness of chicory with the savory goodness of prosciutto and cheese to create a delicious and unique dish. The chicory is wrapped in prosciutto, baked until tender, then topped with melted cheese for a luxurious finish. Drizzle with a creamy sauce made from the pan juices for an extra touch of richness. Serve with sautéed potatoes and a green salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
— Constant Cookbook
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
Instructions
- 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.
Cook Time
50M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 1
Nutrition
- Calories: 584 calories
- Fat Content: 48 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 26 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 7 grams carbohydrates
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 31 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 6.67 milligram of sodium
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