Kentucky Hot Brown

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups 2% milk
• 1 large egg
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 12 slider rolls, toasted
• 2 pounds thinly sliced cooked turkey
• ¼ tsp. paprika
• 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup tomatoes, sliced
• 1 tsp. minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flouruntil smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg. Gradually whisk in ½ cup sauce. Slowly return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Add ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened. (Do not allow it to boil.)
3. In a greased 13x9 inch baking dish, layer toasted slider rolls and turkey. Pour sauce over the top. Sprinkle it with paprika, bacon, and the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese.
4. Bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes. Top with tomatoes and parsley..