Baked Celery With Ham And Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 head celery
• 1 ½ cups stock
• 2 oz ham, diced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 1 ½ oz butter
• Gravy for serving

Method

1. 1 Trim the celery, removing all green tops. Cut the stalks into 4-inch pieces.
2. 2 Blanch the celery pieces, then braise them in stock with diced ham, salt, and pepper until tender.
3. 3 Drain the celery and arrange it on a serving dish.
4. 4 Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and Cheddar cheese, then dot with butter.
5. 5 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) until golden brown.
6. 6 Pour gravy over the top and serve immediately.