BLUE PLATE OPEN-FACED TURKEY SANDWICH

Blue Plate Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich image

Turkey with gravy makes divine comfort food that reminds me of old-time diners on the East Coast that serve open faced turkey sandwiches just like this one. Happily, my gravy is not from a can. -Chris Schwester, Divide, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/4 pounds sliced deli turkey
12 slices white bread

Steps:

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in flour, parsley and seasonings until blended; gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes., Add turkey, 1 slice at a time; heat through. Serve over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.