Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. butter or margarine
  • 3/4 c. flour
  • 3 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
  • 4 c. milk
  • 2 c. turkey or chicken stock
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. dry sherry or wine
  • 1 lb. thin spaghetti
  • 6 c. leftover turkey or chicken, cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 c. grated Swiss cheese
  • 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Melt 3/4 cup of butter in a large saucepan.
  • Remove from heat and stir in flour, salt and nutmeg.
  • Gradually add 4 cups of milk and stock and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Boil 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg yolks with remaining milk; pour 2 tablespoons of hot mixture into yolks and then pour yolk mixture into saucepan, beating constantly until sauce is hot.
  • Do not boil.
  • Remove from heat and stir in sherry or wine.