- 1 x 30g/1oz slice of ham
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp half-fat crème fraîche
- 1 large free-range egg
- 1 tbsp grated Red Leicester
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- salad leaves
- olive oil, for drizzling
- squeeze of lemon
- Preheat the oven to 170C/150C Fan/Gas 3½.
- Arrange the ham in the bottom of a ramekin dish so that it forms a cup and place the basil inside. Spoon in the crème fraîche and crack in the egg. Sprinkle over the Red Leicester and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the ramekin on a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked but the yolk is still a little runny.
- Put the salad leaves on a plate, dress with a drizzle of oil and a squeeze of lemon juice and serve with the ham and egg pot.