Prosperity Sandwich

 

A unique and easy-to-make recipe that dates back to the past.

 

5 tablespoons butter, divided

8 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and sliced thin

1 shallot, minced

½ teaspoon salt

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 cups whole milk

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded divided

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

½ teaspoon black pepper

4 (¾-inch-thick) slices rustic white bread

8 ounces thinly sliced turkey

8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham

2 tomatoes, cored, cut into 8 slices, and patted dry

 

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Cook, turning occasionally, until the mushrooms, shallot, and salt are well-browned about 5 to 7 minutes. Return to a mixing basin.

Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook for one minute after adding the flour. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring periodically, for four to six minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat and toss in 12 cups cheddar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Heat the broiler by positioning the oven rack five inches from the broiler element. Spritz a rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil spray and line with aluminum foil. Prepare bread slices in a toaster or place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and broil until toasted, about 12 minutes on each side. Distribute the mushroom mixture among the toasted bread slices. On each slice of bread, layer 2 ounces turkey, 2 ounces ham, and 2 slices of tomato over mushrooms. Spread 12 cup cheese sauce equally over each sandwich and top with the remaining 12 cup cheddar. Broil for three to five minutes, or until the cheddar is browned. Allow cooling for 5 minutes before serving.