Houlihan's Creole Sauce Recipe

• 1/3 lb margarine
• 2 Tbsp. bacon bits
• 1/2 c. red onion
• 1/2 c. diced ham
• 1/2 c. celery in 1/2" dice
• 1/2 c. green pepper in 1/2" dice
• 1 Tbsp. fresh garlic puree
• 1 tsp dry oregano
• 1 tsp dry basil
• 1 tsp thyme leaf
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
• 1/3 c. flour
• 2 1/2 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. chicken base
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable base
• 2 can minced tomatoes - (16 ounce ea)
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

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