Turkey in Toasts
When you're unsure of what to do with your leftover turkey, this mouthwatering medley is sure to satisfy you. Combined with tomatoes, bacon, cheese and more, it's not just a sandwich... it's a meal.
Ingredients
For 4 people
- 1/2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoon(s) butter
- 1/8 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup(s) milk, warmed
- 1/10 teaspoon(s) cayenne
- 3 teaspoon(s) dry sherry
- 3/4 cup(s) extra-sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 dash(es) freshly ground pepper to taste
- 4 slices of homemade-type white bread, toasted lightly
- 8 ounce(s) cooked turkey breast, sliced thin
- 8 thin slices of tomato
- 8 slices of cooked bacon
- 8 tablespoon(s) freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
- In a small saucepan cook the onion in the butter over medium-low heat, until softened, stir in the flour, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Slowly pour in warmed milk, stirring constantly. Cook until sauce has thickened to desired consistency.
- Remove saucepan from heat, add the cayenne, sherry and cheddar, stirring until the mixture is smooth; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange the toasts in a baking pan and divide the turkey among them. Top each sandwich with 2 tomato slices and 2 slices of the bacon and spoon the sauce evenly over the sandwiches. Sprinkle the sandwiches with the Parmesan.
- Broil sandwiches under a preheated broiler about 4-inches from the heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the tops are brown and bubbly.
Nutrition facts
- Kcal: 482.05 kcal
- Fibers (g): 1.27g
- Sodium (mg): 1467.74mg
- Carbs: 27.79g
- Fat: 24.97g
- Saturated fat (g): 12.48g
- Proteins: 29.5g