Directions

For the Turkey

Simple Roast Turkey Recipe

To roast a turkey

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Drizzle olive oil over the breast season with salt and pepper.
3. Place in a small roasting pan and roast for 20 - 30 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 155 degrees F, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
5. Remove from the oven, loosely tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
6. Slice thickly.

For Mornay Sauce

1. In a two-quart saucepan, melt butter and slowly whisk in flour until combined to form a roux or a thick paste-like consistency - you want this to be very smooth, so go slow adding the flour.
2. Continue to cook roux for 2 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring frequently - you want a light golden brown color - if it starts to get dark go to the next step.
3. Whisk heavy cream into the roux and cook over medium heat until the cream begins to simmer about 2-3 minutes.
4. Remove sauce from heat and slowly whisk in Pecorino-Romano cheese until the Mornay sauce is smooth.
5. Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.

Bread

1. Lightly butter both sides of the bread with Kerrygold soft butter
2. In a large skillet or griddle toast both sides of each piece of bread

To assemble:

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Place roast in an oven safe dish or sheet pan.
3. Top each piece of toast with 2 slices of turkey and a slice of tomato, pour the sauce over the top of the turkey and toast to cover and sprinkle with additional cheese.
4. Place under the broiler and cook until the cheese and sauce are bubbly and the top is nicely browned.

5. Remove from the oven, top each slice with 2 slices of crispy bacon - laid across each other and sprinkle each slice with paprika then parsley.

6. Serve immediately.