Kentucky Hot Browns (Leftover Turkey Recipe!)

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8 thick white bread slices, hopefully homemade
1 lb. roasted turkey slices
Cheese Sauce (see below)
1 C. shredded Parmesan cheese
8 bacon slices, cooked
2 large tomatoes, sliced and halved

Place bread on a baking sheet, and broil 3 inches from heat until toasted, turning once.

Arrange 2 bread slices in each of 4 lightly greased individual baking dishes. Top bread evenly with turkey. Pour hot Cheese Sauce evenly over turkey, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Broil 6 inches from heat 4 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned; remove from oven. Top evenly with bacon and tomato. Serve immediately.

Note: A lightly greased 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan may be substituted for individual baking dishes. Arrange bread slices evenly in bottom of pan. Top evenly with turkey and Cheese Sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Proceed with recipe as directed.

Cheese Sauce:
Makes about 4 cups

1/2 C. butter or margarine
1/3 C. all-purpose flour
3 1/2 C. milk
1/2 C. shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper

Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour, and 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 cheese, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
Makes 4 servings.

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