Southern flatbread with turkey, crispy bacon, tomatoes, and creamy cheese sauce, perfect for festive occasions.
# What you'll need:
→ Flatbread & Mornay Sauce
01 - 2 large flatbreads (naan or pre-baked pizza crusts)
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
04 - 1 cup whole milk
05 - 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - Pinch of ground nutmeg
→ Toppings
09 - 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey breast, sliced or shredded
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
12 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
13 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
15 - 2-3 thin tomato slices, optional
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
03 - Gradually whisk in milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Remove from heat. Stir in Pecorino Romano, white pepper, salt, and nutmeg until smooth. Set aside.
05 - Place flatbreads on prepared baking sheet. Spread each with a generous layer of Mornay sauce.
06 - Distribute turkey, cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese evenly across each flatbread.
07 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven. Garnish with fresh parsley and optional tomato slices. Slice and serve warm.
