Kentucky Hot Brown

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter 
• 4 slice bacon thick cut crisp cooked
• 3 tablespoons flour 
• 1 pint cup heavy whipping cream 
• 2 servings pepper black freshly ground
• 1 Dash paprika 
• 1 tablespoon parsley minced
• 3 ounces pecorino cheese grated
• 2 slices buttered toast hearty
• 4 slices tomatoes ripe (optional, if in season)
• 8 ounces deli- turkey sliced

Equipment

• sauce pan
• oven
• whisk
• broiler
• toaster

Directions

1. Preheat broiler or toaster oven to high. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add flour and whisk to combine. Continue to cook, whisking constantly until pale golden blond, about 1 minute. Slowly pour in heavy cream, whisking constantly. Bring to a simmer then remove from heat.
3. Whisk in grated cheese, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Place 1 slice toast in the bottom of each gratin dish and top each with half of the roasted turkey.
5. Pour half the sauce over each sandwich, completely coating it.
6. Place under broiler until spotty brown and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Place 2 slices of bacon in a cross on top of each dish and sprinkle with parsley and paprika.
8. Add 2 slices tomato to each dish if using.
9. Serve immediately.