Indulge in the Southern comfort of the Kentucky Hot Brown, an open-faced sandwich that tantalizes taste buds with its unique blend of flavors. This Kentucky specialty starts with toasted bread, smothered in a creamy Mornay sauce and topped with tender slices of turkey, crispy bacon, and juicy tomatoes. A sprinkling of Parmesan cheese adds a savory note, while a final layer of broiled cheese creates a golden, bubbling crust. Discover variations of this classic dish, including a vegetarian version with grilled portobello mushrooms, a spicy rendition with pepper jack cheese and jalapeños, and a delightful mini version served as appetizers. Each recipe offers a slightly different take on the Kentucky Hot Brown, ensuring there's something for every palate. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Kentucky with these delectable recipes.
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KENTUCKY HOT BROWN SANDWICHES
Hot Brown Sandwiches are as popular in Kentucky as The Derby. Some recipes stack both turkey and ham, although we prefer it without ham. Paired with a side salad, this sandwich makes a hearty meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually stir in milk and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat; set aside., Place toast on a baking pan. Top each with 2 slices turkey; spoon sauce over turkey. Top each with cheese and tomato. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 1277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
KENTUCKY HOT BROWNS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Rub entire breast with butter and season with salt and pepper. Place in a small roasting pan and roast for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 155 degrees F, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven, loosely tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Melt butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, bring to a boil and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and the flour has cooked out, about 4 to 5 minutes. Whisk in cheese and cook until the cheese has melted. Season with nutmeg and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk and salt in a medium bowl. Dip each slice of bread in the mixture and let sit about 30 seconds, or until completely soaked through.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook 4 slices of the bread at a time until golden brown on both sides. Remove and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining bread.
- For assembly:
- Preheat broiler. Place the egg bread on a baking sheet, place under the broiler and heat on both sides for 20 seconds just to warm through.
- Top each slice of bread with 2 to 3 slices of turkey and 2 slices of tomato, ladle sauce over the top and divide the cheddar cheese and Parmesan over the top of each slice. Place under the broiler and cook until bubbly and the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven, top each slice with 2 slices of bacon and sprinkle each slice with chives and parsley.
KENTUCKY HOT BROWNS RECIPE
The Kentucky Hot Brown, a pillowy cushion of toasted bread topped with sliced turkey and an avalanche of Mornay sauce-all broiled until golden brown.
Provided by Southern Living Editors
Time 35m
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and broil 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until toasted.
- Arrange bread slices in 4 lightly greased broiler-safe individual baking dishes. Top bread with turkey slices. Pour hot Mornay Sauce over turkey. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Broil 6 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned; remove from oven. Top sandwiches with tomatoes and bacon. Serve immediately.
KENTUCKY HOT BROWNS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lay the bacon out on parchment lined, rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle each slice with a thin, even layer of brown sugar. Bake until the bacon is beginning to brown and crisp, but is not completely done, about 8 to 10 minutes. It will continue to cook with the hot browns. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Toast the bread in a toaster, until lightly browned. Cut each piece of toast diagonally into triangles and overlap 3 triangles into each of 4 individual oval-shaped baking dishes. Alternatively, hot browns can be assembled and baked on ovenproof dinner plates.
- Mornay Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and cook until the bubbling begins to diminish, indicating that the water in the butter is evaporating. Add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to form a roux, cooking and stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to let the roux brown. Add the milk all at once, and continue to stir with a wooden spoon or whisk, while bringing mixture to a simmer.
- Continue to cook until smooth and thick, using a whisk to break up any lumps that form. Turn off the heat and add the Cheddar and Swiss cheeses, stirring until melted and combined. The cheese will thicken the sauce, so additional milk may be added, if desired. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cover the toast in each baking dish with about 1/4 cup of sauce. Then top with a layer of roasted turkey. Cover the turkey with additional sauce and put 2 strips of the bacon on top in a crisscross fashion. Sprinkle each dish with about 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan and bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes.
- While the hot browns are baking, combine all the ingredients for dressed tomatoes in a medium-size bowl and toss to combine.
- During the last 2 to 3 minutes of baking, turn on the broiler to brown the tops of the hot browns. Remove from oven and serve hot, with a small dish of tomatoes on the side or piled atop the hot browns, if desired.
- A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs cannot make representation as to the results.
KENTUCKY HOT BROWN SLIDERS
These hot brown sliders are perfect for Kentucky Derby parties, although I serve them at our parties throughout the year. A traditional hot brown is an open-faced sandwich, which isn't great for parties, but turning them into sliders makes them finger food-friendly. I like to cover and refrigerate my assembled sandwiches so I can just pop them in the oven when company arrives. - Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Without separating rolls, cut the package of rolls in half horizontally; arrange bottom halves in a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Spread mayonnaise evenly across the bottom halves. Top each with turkey, bacon, pimientos, Gruyere and Parmesan cheese. Replace top halves of rolls. , In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; drizzle over sandwiches., Cover and bake 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown, 5-10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
ORIGINAL HOT BROWN
This recipe originally came from the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY. I have altered it based on how I have had it served in restaurants in Louisville. This is a good way to use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and my husband looks forward to it every year.
Provided by BIKEMAMA96
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour with a whisk or fork, and continue to cook and stir until it begins to brown slightly. Gradually whisk in the milk so that no lumps form, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Mix in 6 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and then stir in the beaten egg to thicken. Do not allow the sauce to boil once the egg has been mixed in. Remove from the heat and stir in the cream.
- Preheat the oven's broiler. For each hot brown, place two slices of toast into the bottom of an individual sized casserole dish. Cover with a liberal amount of roasted turkey and tomato slices. Spoon sauce over the top of each one and sprinkle with some of the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Place the dishes under the broiler and cook until the top is speckled brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the broiler and arrange two slices of bacon in a cross shape on top of each sandwich. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 973.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 315.9 mg, Fat 47.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 85.1 g, SaturatedFat 25.3 g, Sodium 989.9 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
Tips:
- Using fresh ingredients, especially high-quality bread and cheese, will significantly enhance the flavor of your Kentucky Hot Brown.
- To achieve a crispy bread crust, toast the bread slices in a toaster or oven before assembling the sandwich.
- For a richer and more flavorful sauce, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged grated cheese.
- If you don't have a broiler, you can melt the cheese in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- For a vegetarian version of the Kentucky Hot Brown, substitute the turkey or chicken with grilled or roasted vegetables such as zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
Conclusion:
The Kentucky Hot Brown is a classic Southern dish that combines the flavors of an open-faced sandwich, creamy sauce, and melted cheese. Whether you are a fan of traditional comfort food or looking for a unique and delicious dish to impress your guests, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. With its crispy bread, savory turkey or chicken, rich sauce, and melted cheese, the Kentucky Hot Brown is a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in this iconic dish that has captured the hearts and taste buds of food lovers for generations.
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