Ham In Cream Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 lb cooked ham, diced
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
6 tablespoons sherry wine
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper

Preparation

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in saucepan. Add garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add flour, blending well.
Add milk, stirring well and cooking over medium heat until thickened.
Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
Cook ham in 2 teaspoons butter for about 10 minutes, stirring and then add chives. Cook gently 3-4 more minutes.
Add sherry and heat through. Combine ham with cream sauce and serve.
Serve over English muffins, rice or noodles.