Turkey Hot Brown

These open-faced sandwiches, made with creamy, rich Béchamel sauce, are anything but typical.

Turkey Pot Pie Soup
Makes: 4 servings
Recipe Created By: Kristen Winston
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces turkey breast, sliced
  • 4 slices toasted thick-sliced white bread
  • 4 slices tomato
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and drained

Béchamel sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ¾ cup cream
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt and white pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat butter and add flour. Whisk and slowly cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Whisk in cream and milk, and stir until heated.
  3. Whisk in cheese until melted. Season with salt and white pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes. Sauce should be very thick.
  4. Place toast in an oven-safe dish. Top with turkey and tomatoes. Cover well with sauce.
  5. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Garnish with bacon.

Tips & Notes

Reduced-fat cheese keeps total fat and saturated fat under control.

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