Creamy Ham and Chicken Medley

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/3 c. butter
• 1/3 c. flour
• 2 1/2 -3 c. milk, divided
• 1 c. Half & Half
• 1 c. parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 2 c. chopped cooked chicken
• 2 c. chopped cooked ham
• 2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen puff pastry shells, baked

Preparation:

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add mushrooms, and cook until tender, stirring constantly. Remove from saucepan and set aside.
2. Melt 1/3 cup butter in saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in whipping cream and next five ingredients.
4. Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and mixture is smooth; stir in chicken and ham. Add enough of remaining 1/2 cup milk for a thinner consistency.
5. To serve, spoon into shells. Yield of sauce is for 10 shells

Note: This can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Either microwave or place on the stove to gently warm. May be served over pasta. Serve with a crisp green salad.

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