Halve the chicory and cut out the stalk. Wash the chicory and cook for about 7 minutes in boiling salted water with lemon juice. Then drain. Quarter cheese and ham slices.
Place the chicory halves in an ovenproof dish. Place the cheese and ham slices between the leaves. Drizzle with cream and season with pepper. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over it and spread fat in flakes on top.
Bake in the preheated oven (electric oven: 200 °C/ gas: level 3) for 10-12 minutes. Wash the chives, dab dry and cut into small rolls. Sprinkle over the chicory and serve. Serve with freshly mashed potatoes.