1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2

In large saucepan, melt butter over a medium heat and brown the chops on each side for about 5 minutes. Remove the chops from the pan, and pour the pan juice in a casserole dish. Line the dish with the bay leaves. Put the chops on top of the leaves and cover each chop with a slice of ham. Finely chop the sage and sprinkle it over the ham. Sprinkle the cheese over the sage.

3

Cover the casserole dish and bake for about 20 minutes.

4

Season with pepper before serving. You will not need salt because the salt from the ham will be sufficient.