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Comforting Hot Brown Sandwich Recipe Easy Open-Faced Turkey Dinner Idea

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A cozy open-faced turkey sandwich layered with turkey, ham, and cheese, smothered in a creamy homemade Mornay sauce and broiled to perfection. Perfect for a quick, comforting dinner using simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces turkey breast slices (leftover roasted or deli-style)
  • 4 ounces cooked ham slices (optional)
  • 4 slices thick-cut white bread (sourdough or country white preferred)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 100 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (gluten-free flour substitute optional)
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk (2% milk works too)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 thin tomato slices (optional)
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven broiler to high and let it warm up for about 5 minutes.
  2. Place bread slices on an oven-safe baking dish or broiler pan. Lightly toast them under the broiler or in a toaster for 3-4 minutes to create a sturdy base.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until foamy.
  4. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until a smooth paste forms without browning.
  5. Gradually whisk in 1 ½ cups of milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Season the sauce with garlic powder, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
  7. Layer turkey and ham slices evenly over the toasted bread. Add a thin tomato slice on top if desired.
  8. Spoon the hot cheese sauce generously over each open-faced sandwich, covering the layers but not drowning them.
  9. Place the pan under the broiler for 3-5 minutes until the cheese sauce bubbles and develops a light golden brown crust. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  10. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and serve immediately while warm and gooey.

Notes

Keep a close eye during broiling to prevent burning. If sauce browns too fast, remove and let finish with residual heat. Warm turkey and ham slightly before assembling for best results. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients accordingly. Toast bread first to avoid sogginess.

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Keywords: Hot Brown, open-faced sandwich, turkey sandwich, comfort food, easy dinner, cheese sauce, Mornay sauce, leftover turkey recipe

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