Kentucky Hot Browns

In need of a little comfort?  Cut into this classic knife-and-fork sandwich smothered in Mornay sauce for a decadent Southern dish.

Ingredients:

4 thick white bread slices

3/4 pound sliced roasted turkey

Mornay Sauce (Recipe Follows) 

1 cup (4-oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese

3 plum tomatoes, sliced

8 bacon slices, cooked

1. Preheat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and broil 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until toasted.
2. Arrange bread slices in 4 lightly greased broiler-safe individual baking dishes. Top bread with turkey slices. Pour hot Mornay Sauce over turkey. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
3. Broil 6 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned; remove from oven. Top sandwiches with tomatoes and bacon. Serve immediately.


Mornay Sauce

 

 

1/2 cup butter

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

3 1/2 cups milk

1/2 cup (2-oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Melt butter in a 3-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

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