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Hot Louisville-Style Turkey Sandwich

This luscious sandwich brings new life to leftover turkey with a homemade cheese sauce and sweet pimentos.

Serves 4
Ready in 20 mins
Prep time 5 mins
Cooking time 15 mins
642 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 2 tbsp butter
> 2 tbsp flour
> 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat milk
> 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
> 4 slices thick-cut white bread
> 1 lb sliced, roasted turkey 
> 1 (4 oz) jar sliced pimientos
> 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 

Steps

1
Preheat the broiler to high. In a medium saucepot over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 min., stirring often. Slowly whisk in the milk and heat to a simmer, continuing to whisk. Cook 2–3 min., until liquid has thickened, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in the Gruyère cheese.
2
Arrange the bread on a foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Divide turkey between slices of bread. Pour cheese sauce over turkey. Drain the pimientos and divide between the sandwiches. Top with the Parmesan cheese.
3
Broil 2–3 min., until bubbly and golden brown.

Sunday prep steps:

1
Arrange bread on foil-lined baking sheet in single layer.
2
Divide turkey between slices of bread. Drain pimientos.
3
In pot, melt butter on medium. Whisk in flour and cook 2 min. Whisk in milk. Simmer 2 min. Remove from heat and stir in Gruyère cheese.

10 min. before ready to serve:

1
Preheat broiler to high. Remove plastic wrap from baking sheet. Spread cheese sauce over turkey. Top with pimientos and Parmesan cheese. Broil 3 min., until bubbly and golden brown.

Tips

No Gruyère? Try another melty cheese, like mozzarella, Pepper Jack, or white Cheddar.

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