Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich

Ingredients:

Turkey

• 1 turkey breast weighing 1.8 - 2.2 kg.
• 4 tbsp soft butter

Sauce

• 2 tbsp (30 g) butter
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 2.5 cups whole milk
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar
• 1/4 tbsp. grated parmesan
• A pinch of ground nutmeg

French toast

• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• Salt
• 8 slices of yesterday's white bread (1 cm thick)
• 4 tbsp (60 g) butter
• 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil

Assembly

• French toast
• Baked chicken breast, cut into 0.5 cm thick slices.
• 3 ripe ox heart tomatoes, sliced ​​into 1/4-inch thick rounds and roasted until lightly charred
• 1.5 cups grated sharp cheddar
• 0.5 tbsp. grated parmesan
• 16 thick slices bacon, fried and crispy
• Finely chopped chives
• Finely chopped parsley

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 220°C.
   
   Rub the entire breast with butter, season with salt and pepper. Place in a small roasting pan and roast for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the breast registers 155°F (68°C), about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the milk, bring to a simmer, and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the cheese and cook until melted. Sprinkle with nutmeg and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt. Dip each slice of bread into the mixture and let it soak for about 30 seconds, or until completely saturated.
4. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Toast 4 slices of bread at a time until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining bread.
5. Preheat the oven to broil mode. Place the French toast on a baking sheet, place it under the broiler, and broil for 20 seconds on each side to heat through.
6. AssemblyPlace 2-3 turkey slices and 2 tomato slices on each slice of bread, drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle evenly with cheddar and Parmesan. Return to the broiler and broil until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown. Remove from the oven, top with 2 slices of crispy bacon, and sprinkle each serving with chives and parsley.