HOT BROWN SANDWICHES

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Our home economists suggest that you prepare these open-faced turkey sandwiches with leftover turkey. or pick up sliced, cooked turkey from the deli counter. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
8 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick), toasted
1-1/2 pounds sliced cooked turkey
8 cooked bacon strips, halved
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cheese, salt and white pepper until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat. , Place slices of toast on a baking sheet. Layer each with turkey, cheese sauce, bacon, tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 796mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.