Old Hot Brown

By pjones-2

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup. unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup. all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk,warmed
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp.black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese,divided
• 8 slices bread, toasted
• 8 slices ham
• 8 slices turkey, white or dark meat
• 8 (1/2-inch thick) slices of beefsteak tomato
• 8 slices cooked crisp bacon

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven t0 375 degrees F.

Marnay Sauce:

In a heavy medium saucepan, melt butterover medium heat. Add floured cook stirring constantly, until the roux is golden brown. Gradually whisk in milking cook, whisking frequently, until thickened.Add salt and pepper, then gradually stir in1 cup Swiss cheese and all cheaddar until melted. Set aside and keep warm. Place toast in one layer in the bottom of a large baking dish. Top each with a slice of ham and turkey, then pour 1/4 cup of the Mornay sauce over each one and the other cup of Swiss cheese. Top each with a slice of tomato and bake until brown on the edges. Serve with 2 slices of bacon on top of each portion.