Ham in Cream Sauce

Why I Love This Recipe
This recipe can be ladled over English muffins or toast for brunch, served with noodles or rice,
or served as a side dish with a cheese souffle.
Ingredients You'll Need
4 Tbls. plus 2 tsp. butter
4 Tbls. flour
2 Cups milk
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
salt & pepper
1 lb. cooked ham, diced
2 Tbls. chopped chives
6 Tbls. sherry
Directions
Melt 4 Tbls. butter in saucepan and add flour, blending well. Add milk, stirring well and cooking over medium heat until thickened. Add nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat. Cook ham in
2 tsp. butter for about 10 minutes, stirring, and add chives. Cook gently 3 - 4 more minutes. Add sherry and heat through. Combine ham with cream sauce and serve.
Yield 6 - 8 servings