Ingredients
1/4 cup butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 cups 2% milk1 large egg3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper12 slices bread, toasted and divided2 pounds thinly sliced cooked turkey or chicken1/4 teaspoon paprika6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 cup tomatoes, chopped and seeded1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, lightly beat egg. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup sauce. Slowly return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened. (Do not allow to boil.)
In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer 6 toast slices and turkey; pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with paprika, bacon and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
Bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes. Top with tomatoes and parsley. Cut remaining toast slices in half diagonally; serve on the side.
