Green Mountain Turkey and Smoked Ham Pot

An after-the-holidays casserole.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

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 3/4ounce) 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)

Directions

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