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Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
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Add flour stirring to make a roux; cook 2 to 3 minutes.
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Thoroughly beat eggs; beat into milk.
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While stirring, very slowly add milk mixture to butter mixture.
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Stir in parmesan cheese.
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Cook until mixture thickens, but do not boil.
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This will take 30 to 45 minutes.
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Mixture should heavily coat the back side of a large spoon.
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Remove from heat.
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Fold in whipping cream and add salt and pepper to taste.
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Trim crust from bread edges.
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Toast 10 slices in a regular toaster or place in pan under broiler till golden.
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Do both sides.
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Reserve remaining bread slices.
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Line the bottom of a 9x13x2-inch casserole with 6 slices of toast.
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Place the remaining 4 slices of toast in a 8x8x2-inch pan.
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(If you can place all in one pan then do so.).
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Top with slices of turkey.
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Cover with sauce, dividing the sauce between the two casseroles.
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Spread all of the sauce over the turkey.
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Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and paprika.
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Place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or till golden brown.
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While casserole is baking, fry bacon till crisp; drain on paper.
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towels.
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When cooled, break into bits.
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Toast remaining slices of bread.
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Cut in on a diagonal.
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When casserole is done, place toasted bread around outer edge, point side up.
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Garnish top of casserole with bacon bits and diced tomatoes.
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Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
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Serve while hot.
