Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich
The Kentucky Hot Brown is a classic open-faced sandwich built on roasted turkey, a rich Mornay sauce, crispy bacon, and sliced tomatoes. First served at Louisville's Brown Hotel in the 1920s, it has remained a staple of Southern comfort cooking ever since. A broiler finish melts the sauce and browns the edges in just minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick-cut white bread such as Texas toast or sourdough
- 1.1 lbs roasted turkey breast sliced
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes sliced
- 8 slices crispy cooked bacon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until foaming. Add flour, whisking constantly for 1 minute to create a smooth roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring no lumps, and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg until smooth. Remove from heat and set the Mornay sauce aside.
- Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet. Evenly divide and layer the turkey slices on each piece of bread.
- Spoon Mornay sauce generously over the turkey, ensuring coverage. Top each with two slices of tomato and two slices of bacon.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese sauce is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve hot, accompanied by a simple green salad and a chilled glass of iced tea or lemonade.
Notes
For a slightly tangier flavor, try mixing in a small amount of sharp cheddar with the Parmesan in the sauce. For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
Calories: 513kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 45gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 1584mgPotassium: 685mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 763IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 393mgIron: 3mg
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