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Creamed Virginia Country Ham

Source of Recipe

La Vista Plantation Bed & Breakfast Fredericksburg, Virginia


List of Ingredients

-3 TBSP butter
-3 TBSP minced onion
-3 TBSP green pepper
-3 TBSP flour
-1 1/2 -2 cups milk
-1 cup chopped Virginia country ham
-1 TBSP chopped parsley or chives
-1/8 tsp paprika
-2 Tbsp dry sherry




Recipe

-In a skillet melt the butter over medium heat,and sauté the onion and green pepper until light brown.
-Sprinkle in the flour and stir a few minutes.
-Add the milk slowly, stirring constantly.
-Add the ham and simmer, stirring until thickened.
-Remove the pan from the heat and season with the remaining ingredients.
-Serve over hot buttered toast, English or corn muffins or corn bread.

*Serves 4-6.