Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 cup

butter

melted

4 tbsp

flour

0.5 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

fresh ground pepper

1.5 cup

whipping cream

1 cup

milk

2 unit

egg yolks

slightly beaten

0.5 cup

parmesan cheese

grated

8 slice

bread

toasted

1.5 unit

turkey breast

sliced

8 slice

tomatoes

sliced

0.25 cup

gruyere cheese

shredded

16 slice

bacon

cooked

Step 1
~2 min

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Stir in flour and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.

Step 3
~2 min

Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4
~2 min

Gradually add cream and milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.

Step 5
~2 min

Temper the egg yolks by slowly whisking in 3 tablespoons of the hot cream mixture, one tablespoon at a time.

Step 6
~2 min

Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan and stir to combine.

Step 7
~2 min

Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

Step 8
~2 min

Preheat broiler.

Step 9
~2 min

Arrange toasted bread slices on a baking sheet.

Step 10
~2 min

Top each slice with turkey, tomato slices, and Gruyere cheese.

Step 11
~2 min

Generously spoon the white sauce over each sandwich.

Step 12
~2 min

Broil until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Step 13
~2 min

Top each sandwich with 2 slices of cooked bacon.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality bread for the best results.

Adjust the amount of cheese to your liking.

Add a dash of hot sauce for a little spice.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with a cup of soup.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tomato soup
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Louisville, Kentucky

Cultural Significance

A Kentucky culinary icon.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Kentucky Derby parties

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Game Day
Party

Popularity Score

75/100

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