BABY HOT BROWNS

These were absolutely delicious and a fun way to enjoy the Derby! Found them on an entertaining website.

• 10 mini biscuits – I find them in refrigerator cans containing 5 biscuits each
• 1 1/2 cups diced deli turkey
• 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• about 6 or 7 plum tomatoes, sliced

cheese sauce:

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Cook biscuits according to package directions.  Let cool and slice in half.  Set aside.

To make cheese sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat and add flour.  Cook, whisking constantly, until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk; cooking over medium heat, whisking constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add Cheddar cheese, while whisking until cheese melts. Stir in diced turkey, salt, and ground red pepper.

Top biscuit halves with cheese & turkey mixture.  Sprinkle with Parmesan and half of bacon.  Cook at 375 degrees for about 5 minutes or until Parmesan is melted.

Remove and top with a slice of tomato and sprinkle with remaining bacon.