Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Birds recipes category.

Turkey Casserole Recipe.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups 2% milk
1 large egg
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 TSP salt
1/4 TSP pepper
12 slices bread, toasted and divided
2 pounds thinly sliced cooked turkey or chicken
1/4 TSP paprika
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup tomatoes, chopped and seeded
1 TSP minced fresh parsley

Recipe Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes.
Remove from heat.

In a small bowl, lightly beat egg.
Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup sauce.
Slowly return all to the pan, whisking constantly.
Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
Cook and stir until thickened.
(Do not allow to boil.
)
In a greased 13x9" baking dish, layer 6 toast slices and turkey; pour sauce over top.
Sprinkle with paprika, bacon and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes.
Top with tomatoes and parsley.
Cut remaining toast slices in half diagonally; serve on the side.

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