Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, to taste or about 1/2 cup* 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 8 slices bread, crusts trimmed, toasted Turkey breast in thick slices, about 3/4 pound total** 8 strips crisp-cooked bacon Paprika Cayenne pepper, optional
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Directions: |
Directions:Melt butter in saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in flour. Add milk gradually and stir until smooth. Place over low heat and stir constantly until thick. Stir in cheese and mushrooms and continue heating slowly for about 30 seconds. Cover and set aside. Meanwhile, prepare toasts and bacon. Slice turkey, if necessary. Everything up to this point can be done in advance. To assemble, place toasts on a large baking sheet. Spread some of the cream sauce lightly on each piece of toast. Place two turkey slices each on toasts and then a strip of bacon. Cover with more sauce and sprinkle with paprika and, if desired, additional grated cheese and cayenne. To serve, place under broiler for a few minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Serve hot. *Cheddar cheese can be substituted. **For a do-ahead meal, bake a whole or half turkey breast, depending on numbers being served, several days in advance and keep refrigerated until ready to use. For a shortcut, buy thick slices of turkey from a deli. |