THE CLASSIC HOT BROWN Prepare the Cheddar Cheese Sauce just before constructing the sandwich. 6 slices Texas toast, lightly toasted 12 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkey breast 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato (about 2 tomatoes) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cheddar Cheese Sauce 2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled 1/4 teaspoon paprika Preheat broiler. Arrange toast in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan or baking dish. Top each toast slice with 2 ounces turkey and 2 tomato slices; sprinkle with pepper. Spoon Cheddar Cheese Sauce evenly over tomatoes, and sprinkle with bacon and paprika. Broil until lightly browned.

Serves 6.

CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE

1 teaspoon butter or stick margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimento, drained

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk. Cook until thick (about 10 minutes); stir constantly. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in sherry and remaining ingredients.

Serves 6.

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