TURKEY DEVONSHIRE A LA QUICK & EASY

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This is a good dish for bought lowcarbers and their families. It's basically individual casseroles of open-faced turkey sandwich with a white sauce. Source: Post-Gazette

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon flour
3/4 cup milk or 3/4 cup carb countdown low-carb milk
1 cup shredded new york cheddar cheese
4 slices hearty type bread (optional)
4 slices cooked turkey breast, thick slices (see note)
8 slices cooked bacon
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • NOTE:.
  • Enough turkey to cover the bread (we used deli turkey, sliced 1/4-inch thick)
  • Toast bread.
  • Heat turkey and bacon in the microwave.
  • White Sauce:.
  • In a small, stainless steel sauce pan, melt butter or margarine over low heat.
  • Whisk in flour.
  • Add milk all at once.
  • Increase heat to medium and continue whisking.
  • Heat until mixture is bubbling.
  • Cook one minute longer, whisking continuously.
  • Whisk in cheese. Stir until melted.
  • Add pepper to taste.
  • Preparing the sauce ahead of time is not recommended.
  • Plating:.
  • Prepare four serving dishes by placing a potato and a serving of broccoli, or your choice of sides, on each.
  • Place one piece of toast on each plate.
  • Top with two slices bacon, then cover with turkey.
  • Pour equal portions of sauce over each. Serve any extra sauce on the side.
  • Variation:
  • Place in four small casserole dishes, prepare the Devonshire as above.
  • Place under the broiler for two minutes or until the sauce is browned on top.
  • Serve the sides on separate small plates.
  • Warn your guests these dishes are HOT!
  • Hints: Using precooked turkey and bacon saves time.
  • Shred cheese or buy shredded.
  • Turkey can be cooked in the microwave, leftover, or bought in the deli.
  • If you choose deli turkey, be sure to get it cut about 1/4-inch thick.
  • If pre-packaged, use at least three slices per serving.
  • Bacon can be microwaved or fried.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.2, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 61.3, Sodium 567.9, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 14.7

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