Turkey divan
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter a shallow 21⁄2-quart baking dish.
- Place the broccoli and 1⁄4 cup of water in a large glass bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave until crisp-tender. (You can also cook the broccoli in a steam basket set over a saucepan of simmering water.) Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking and set the bright green color. Pat the broccoli dry with paper towels and spread it across the bottom of the dish. Scatter the turkey over the broccoli.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat if the flour starts to brown. Whisk in the milk and cook, stirring slowly, until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of the spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the cheese, and stir until smooth. Season with the salt, pepper, and paprika. Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli and turkey.
- Toss the bread crumbs with the melted butter in a small bowl and sprinkle over the dish. Bake until the crumbs are browned and the sauce bubbles around the edge, about 30 minutes. If the crumbs start to brown too quickly, lay a flat sheet of aluminum foil over the top. Serve hot.