Prepare the Cheddar Cheese Sauce just before constructing the sandwich.
6 slices Texas toast, lightly toasted
12 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkey breast
12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato (about 2 tomatoes)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cheddar Cheese Sauce
2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Preheat broiler.
Arrange toast in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan or baking dish. Top each toast slice with 2 ounces turkey and 2 tomato slices; sprinkle with pepper. Spoon Cheddar Cheese Sauce evenly over tomatoes, and sprinkle with bacon and paprika. Broil until lightly browned.
Serves 6.
Cheddar Cheese Sauce
1 teaspoon butter or stick margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimento, drained
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk. Cook until thick (about 10 minutes); stir constantly. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in sherry and remaining ingredients.
Serves 6.