This open-faced sandwich is piled high with roasted turkey, tomatoes, smothered in a mornay sauce, and topped with bacon—just the indulgence you need to celebrate the Kentucky Derby.
IngredientsFor the sandwich4 slices bacon
4 thick slices Texas toast or white sandwich bread
10 ounces deli-sliced roast turkey
1 tomato
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
For the cheese sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk, room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Pecorino Romano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
