Hot Brown Sandwich

Source: Food Network

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Servings: 4

Total time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

For the Sauce:

• 2 Tbs butter
• 2 Tbs flour
• 2 ½ cups whole milk
• 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup grated parmesan
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

The Rest:

• 8 thick slices day-old white bread (brioche or Texas toast recommended), toasted
• 2 lbs ¼”-thick roasted turkey breast slices
• 3 ripe beefsteak tomatoes
• 1 ½ cups shredded white cheddar cheese
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 16 slices thick bacon, fully cooked
• Fresh chives for garnish
• Fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish

DIRECTIONS

• To make the sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 Tbs butter, then whisk in flour for 1 minute to form a roux. Add the 2 ½ cups whole milk and bring to a boil, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the 2 cups white cheddar and ¼ cup parmesan and continue to cook until melted. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Arrange the toasted bread on a baking sheet. Top each piece of bread with 2 slices of turkey and 2 slices of beefsteak tomato. Divide the sauce between each piece, then top with the cheeses. 
• Broil until the tops are golden brown and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and top each with 2 slices of bacon in a cross shape, then sprinkle with chives and parsley for garnish.