Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed cooked turkey
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham or turkey ham
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half and half cream
- 2 heaping tablespoons honey Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Topping:
- 1 cup dry stuffing crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the turkey, ham and cheese; set aside. In a saucepan, sauté the chopped onion and celery in butter until tender. Add flour; stir to form a paste. Gradually add the cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; boil one minute or until thick. Add dill, mustard, and nutmeg; mix well. Remove from the heat and pour over the meat mixture. Spoon into a greased 9x13x2-inch baking dish.
For the topping: Toss the bread crumbs, butter and lemon pepper together. Stir in the cheese and nuts. Sprinkle over the casserole and bake, uncovered in a 350° oven for 35-40 minutes.
Recipe provided by Ohio Poultry Association.
