Cordon Bleu Cabbage

Cordon Bleu Cabbage

1 large head cabbage Trim loose outer leaves from cabbage. Cut out stem and enough cabbage to
make a dep well.

Filling
2 cups cooked ground ham
1 cup bread crumbs
3/4 cups hard cheese, grated
1/2 tsp. dry mustard salt to taste
1/2 tsp. paprika
dash cayenne

Mix all ingredients in mixing bowl. Fill center of cabbage with filling. Steam for 1 hour or until tender, making sure pot does not boil dry. Wrap cabbage in heavy foil and bake at 325F for 2 hours.

Cheese sauce
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup cheese, grated
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
dash cayenne pepper

Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour and blend. Slowly stir in milk and bring almost to a boil. When sauce is smooth and hot, reduce heat and stir in cheese and seasonings. Stir until smooth.
To serve: cut cabbage into four servings (eight, if this is for lunch). Pour cheese sauce over cabbage, dust with paprika for color.