Green Mountain Turkey And Smoked Ham Pot - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 medium onion, minced
1 large celery rib, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 cup cubed smoked ham
2 tablespoons minced pimientos
2 tablespoons apple brandy or 2 tablespoons apple cider
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (Vermont cheddar cheese)

Preparation

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat; add in the onion and celery; stir/saute for 1 minute.
Sprinkle the flour over the top and stir 2 minutes.
Add in the milk; stir constantly until slightly thickened.
Add in the soup, turkey, ham, pimentos, and brandy, season with salt and pepper, and stir until well blended.
Transfer the mixture into a lightly greased 2 quart casserole dish.
Sprinkle the cheese over the top.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.