The Derby
Serves: 4
Branson Greenfelder
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
47
Spice
52
Sweetness
58
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
Butter4 tbsps
All-Purpose Flour2 cups
Whole Milk1 cup
Gruyere (grated)1 tsp
Nutmeg (grated)3 tbsps
Parsley (chopped fresh)Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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For the bacon: In a large skillet, scatter the lardons and turn on the heat to medium
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Cook until crisp
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Make sure to reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the skillet
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Then drain the crispy lardons on a paper-towel-lined plate
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For the mornay sauce: In the same skillet, add the butter to the bacon fat and set over medium heat
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Add the flour and whisk until blonde, 2 to 3 minutes
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Slowly whisk in the milk until combined
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Add in the gruyere and nutmeg, and simmer until thick, 5 to 7 minutes
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Season with salt and white pepper
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For the sandwich build: On 4 of the slices of toast, layer 2 tomato slices, top with a quarter of the turkey and then the second slice of bread
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Ladle lots of mornay sauce over top
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Top with a nice pile of bacon and fresh parsley