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Two bowls of creamed ham in a white sauce, served with mashed potatoes
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Creamed ham (or turkey)

Creamed Ham (or turkey) is the perfect way to use leftover ham or turkey after a big holiday meal! EASY to make, with just 5 ingredients, this delicious meal can be on your table in no time!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Canadian
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 281.86kcal
Author: Myra

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter (4 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2.5 cups milk (I use skim)
  • 2 cups ham leftover ham (or turkey) works perfectly for this
  • 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste, depending on saltiness of ham

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a medium sized pot over medium heat.
  • Slowly add flour, whisking constantly to make a smooth mixture. Cook the mixture for about a minute, whisking constantly.
  • Gradually add milk, whisking during every addition. Mixture will initially seize up but as you add more milk it will start to loosen.
  • Slowly the mixture will become more liquid. Continue to whisk it very well in order to avoid lumps. Add milk a few tablespoons at a time, whisking as you add it, until it's all incorporated.
  • Initially the mixture will be thin. Stir with a wooden spoon, scraping the bottom of the pot, until it thickens. Depending on the temperature of the burner this could take 5-15 minutes.
  • The sauce will be done not long after it starts to slightly boil and thicken. Stir in chopped ham (or turkey).
  • Season with salt, starting with 1/2 teaspoon and adding more to taste, depending on the saltiness of your ham or turkey. I often use about 1 teaspoon in total.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes, with vegetables on the side.

    Enjoy! :)

Nutrition

Calories: 281.86kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.85g | Protein: 16.95g | Fat: 18.76g | Saturated Fat: 9.26g | Cholesterol: 61.57mg | Sodium: 1029.88mg | Potassium: 351.26mg | Fiber: 0.17g | Sugar: 6.26g | Vitamin A: 533.54IU | Calcium: 156.09mg | Iron: 0.81mg