Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 12 cups 2% low-fat milk, heated
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 14 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • 18 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pinch coarse ground black pepper
  • 4 slices white bread, toasted
  • 8 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkey breast
  • paprika
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked
  • 2 small tomatoes, cut in wedges

Method

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Whisk in flour.
  • Gradually stir in milk; cook and stir over medium heat until sauce thickens and comes to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add egg yolk, 1/4 cup cheese, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Heat broiler.
  • Place 1 slice of toast on each of two ovenproof serving plates.
  • Cut remaining toasts diagonally in half and arrange 2 pieces on either size of whole pieces on plates.
  • Cover with turkey and pour sauce over tops.
  • Sprinkle with paprika and remaining 2 tablespoons cheese.
  • Broil until speckled browned and bubbly.
  • Cross 2 pieces of bacon on top of each sandwich and sprinkle with tomatoes.