NYT JAMBON A LA CREME (HAM IN CREAM SAUCE)

NYT JAMBON A LA CREME (HAM IN CREAM SAUCE) image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb. boiled ham in once pc.
2 TBS + 1 tsp butter
2 TBS flour
1 c. milk
1/8 tsp finely freshly grated nutmeg
salt & freshly ground pepper
1 TBS finely chopped shallots
3 TBS dry sherry

Steps:

Cut ham into 1/2" or slighly smaller cubes. There should be 2 1/2 c.+ Set aside. Heat 2 TBS butter in saucepan and add flour, stirring with whisk. WHen flour and butter are blended, add milk, stirring rapidly with whisk. Add nutmeg, s&p. Let cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 min. Meanwhie, heat the tsp butter and add ham. Cook briefly, stirring and add shallots. Cook and stir briefly. Add sherry. Heat through. Add cream sauce and turn off heat. Serve with cheese souffle, on toast, or put to any desired use.