BABY HOT BROWNS

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Ingredients

  • 24 pumpernickel party rye bread slices
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp
  • Cheddar cheese
  • l cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups diced cooked turkey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

ARRANGE bread slices on a lightly
greased baking sheet. Bake at 5000 for
3 to 4 minutes.
MELT butter in a saucepan over low
heat; add flour, and cook, whisking
constantly, until smooth. Add Cheddar
cheese, whisking until cheese melts.
Gradually whisk in milk; cook over
medium heat, whisking constantly,
until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Stir in turkey, salt, and pepper. Chill
if desired.
TOP bread slices evenly with warm
cheese mixture. Sprinkle evenly with
Parmesan cheese and bacon.
BAKE at 500° for 2 minutes or until
Parmesan is melted. Yield: 2 dozen.
Prep: 35 min., Bake: 2 min.