Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　2o min

　　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.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　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

　　

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.