The French know how to take the proverbial ham-and-cheese combo and turn it into something special. And this super-satisfying main dish just couldn't be easier.
Recipe information
Total Time
2o min
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds thick-sliced good-quality baked ham such as Virginia
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 firm-ripe Camembert, chilled, rind discarded and cheese coarsely chopped
1 large egg yolk
Accompaniments:
Broccolini or green beans
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
Step 2
Overlap ham slices on a baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake until just heated through, 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
Bring cream to a simmer, then whisk in cheese until smooth. (If necessary, purée in a blender, then reheat.) Whisk in yolk and cook, whisking, 1 minute.
Step 4
Serve ham with sauce.
