Kardea's Hot Brown Sandwiches

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 2

Rub the turkey tenderloins with the oil and sprinkle evenly with the House Seasoning. Place in a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray and bake until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees F, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice.

Step 3

Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook until foamy, about 1 minute. Slowly add the half-and-half and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Whisk in 1/4 cup cheese, along with the salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Step 4

Switch the oven to broil. Arrange the toast slices on a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Top evenly with the sliced turkey, tomato slices and cheese sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Step 5

Broil until the tops are browned and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to serving plates. Top with the bacon and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Step 6

Stir together the garlic and onion powders, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.