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Turkey Mornay Recipe

This recipe proves that leftover holiday turkey doesn't have to be lifeless! Liven up your extra turkey with a creamy Swiss cheese sauce and tender asparagus over toasted bread.

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Turkey Mornay Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

10 5 15

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
4 slices white bread, toasted
4 slices cooked turkey breast
1 can (15 ounces) asparagus spears, drained
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the butter, flour, salt and pepper over medium heat until smooth and butter is melted. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add Swiss cheese; stir until melted.
Place bread in a shallow baking pan; top with the turkey, asparagus and about 1/2 cup sauce on each sandwich. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Turkey Mornay in Home-Style Soups, Salad and Sandwiches Cookbook , p88