Turkey Devonshire A La Quick & Easy

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Ingredients

  • White Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 3/4 cup milk or 3/4 cup carb countdown low-carb milk
  • 1 cup shredded new york cheddar cheese
  • Ingredients
  • 4 slices hearty type bread (optional)
  • 4 slices cooked turkey breast, thick slices (see note)
  • 8 slices cooked bacon
  • fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  1. NOTE:
  2. Enough turkey to cover the bread (we used deli turkey, sliced 1/4-inch thick)
  3. Toast bread.
  4. Heat turkey and bacon in the microwave.
  5. White Sauce:
  6. In a small, stainless steel sauce pan, melt butter or margarine over low heat.
  7. Whisk in flour.
  8. Add milk all at once.
  9. Increase heat to medium and continue whisking.
  10. Heat until mixture is bubbling.
  11. Cook one minute longer, whisking continuously.
  12. Whisk in cheese. Stir until melted.
  13. Add pepper to taste.
  14. Preparing the sauce ahead of time is not recommended.
  15. Plating:
  16. Prepare four serving dishes by placing a potato and a serving of broccoli, or your choice of sides, on each.
  17. Place one piece of toast on each plate.
  18. Top with two slices bacon, then cover with turkey.
  19. Pour equal portions of sauce over each. Serve any extra sauce on the side.
  20. Variation:
  21. Place in four small casserole dishes, prepare the Devonshire as above.
  22. Place under the broiler for two minutes or until the sauce is browned on top.
  23. Serve the sides on separate small plates.
  24. Warn your guests these dishes are HOT!
  25. Hints: Using precooked turkey and bacon saves time.
  26. Shred cheese or buy shredded.
  27. Turkey can be cooked in the microwave, leftover, or bought in the deli.
  28. If you choose deli turkey, be sure to get it cut about 1/4-inch thick.
  29. If pre-packaged, use at least three slices per serving.
  30. Bacon can be microwaved or fried.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

739 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 28.8g 58% DV
Total Fat 39.5g 51% DV
Carbs 72.6g 26% DV
Fiber 7.7g 27% DV
Sugar 13.5g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 657.5mg 29% DV
Potassium 794.3mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 125.5mg 42% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 253.5mcg 28% DV
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 277mg 21% DV
Iron 6.5mg 36% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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