Ingredients

  • thickly sliced garlic parmesan Italian bread (depending on number of sandwiches)
  • 1 lb deli sliced turkey breast
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 (14 ounce) can Swanson chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning (can be subbed with a pinch of basil, oregano, sage, crushed red pepper, thyme, rosemary)
  • 1/8 teaspoon coursely ground black pepper
  • finely shredded mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese, portion as desired

Method

  • Slice freshly baked bread thickly as desired.
  • Spread unsalted margarine on one side of each slice. Sprinkle garlic powder, parsely, and oregano on buttered side of each slice of bread.
  • Place slices of bread, unbuttered side down on baking sheet. Bake in the oven at 375 for 7 minutes.
  • Melt 4 tbsp butter in saucepan on medium heat. Add 4 tbsp flour to make a roux.
  • The roux will turn to a light reddish brown color and have a breadlike, nutty aroma when done.
  • Add chicken broth and stir with whisk.
  • Add garlic powder and italian seasoning as gravy boils uncovered, sprinkle coursely ground black pepper sparingly.
  • When gravy comes to a boil, add turkey and lower heat for 5 minutes or until turkey is warm.
  • Place hot turkey and gravy on bread and sprinkle shredded cheese as desired. Enjoy!