Gourmet Holiday Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cans drained artichoke hearts, cut in halves
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
4 c. chopped, cooked chicken
1 can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 c. crumbled Blue cheese

Preparation

Melt butter over low heat.
Stir in flour and seasonings. Cook until smooth, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk.
Bring to a boil, over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Boil and stir one minute.
Add Cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
Set aside.