Hot Browns

Directions

1. 1
   For the sauce.
2. 2
   Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; add chopped onion.
3. 3
   Cook over low heat until onion has softened.
4. 4
   Stir in flour and cook, stirring, until smooth.
5. 5
   Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
6. 6
   Add remaining ingredients; cook, stirring, until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
7. 7
   Beat egg yolk in a small bowl; add about 1/4 cup of the hot liquid to it, stirring constantly.
8. 8
   Pour egg yolk mixture into the hot liquid; stir until the sauce is smooth and hot.
9. 9
   To reduce the risk of curdling, a double boiler can be used after the onions are cooked.
10. 10
    Making the Hot Brown.
11. 11
    Heat oven to 400 F, in a shallow backing dish add Texas toast, layer with turkey breast.
12. 12
    Pour a generous amount of sauce.
13. 13
    Top with a slice of tomato and 2 strips bacon.
14. 14
    Repeat for second Hot Brown.
15. 15
    Place in oven 10-15 minutes or until sauce in starting to brown on edges.