Directions

For the Turkey

Simple Roast Turkey Recipe

To roast a turkey

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Drizzle olive oil over the breast season with salt and pepper.
• Place in a small roasting pan and roast for 20 - 30 minutes.
• 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.
• Remove from the oven, loosely tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
• Slice thickly.

For Mornay Sauce

• 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.
• 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.
• Whisk heavy cream into the roux and cook over medium heat until the cream begins to simmer about 2-3 minutes.
• Remove sauce from heat and slowly whisk in Pecorino-Romano cheese until the Mornay sauce is smooth.
• Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.

Bread

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

To assemble:

• Preheat broiler.
• Place roast in an oven safe dish or sheet pan.
• 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.
• Place under the broiler and cook until the cheese and sauce are bubbly and the top is nicely browned.
• 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.
• Serve immediately.