Senator McConnell's Kentucky Hot Brown

Description
Home Cookin' Kentucky Recipes from the Office of Senator Mitch McConnell, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
 * Serves: 4 to 6

Ingredients

 * ½ stick butter
 * 6 tablespoons flour
 * 3 cups warm milk
 * 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 1 beaten egg
 * 1 oz cream, whipped, optional
 * salt and white pepper, to taste
 * slices of roast turkey (for 4-6 sandwiches)
 * 8-12 slices trimmed toast
 * extra Parmesan cheese, for topping
 * 8-12 strips fried Bacon

Directions

 * 1) Melt the butter and add enough flour to make a reasonable thick roux, enough to absorb all of the butter.
 * 2) Add milk and Parmesan.
 * 3) Add egg to thicken sauce, but do not boil.
 * 4) Remove from heat. Fold in whipped cream. Add salt and pepper.
 * 5) For each Hot Brown:
 * 6) Place two slices toast on a metal or flame-proof dish.
 * 7) Cover the toast with a liberal amount of turkey.
 * 8) Pour a generous amount of sauce over the turkey and toast.
 * 9) Sprinkle with additional Parmesan.
 * 10) Place entire dish under a broiler until the sauce is speckled brown and bubbly.
 * 11) Remove from broiler, cross two pieces of bacon on top and serve immediately.