**Hot Brown: A Classic Southern Dish with a Unique Twist**
Indulge in the rich flavors of the Hot Brown, a Kentucky classic that combines open-faced turkey sandwiches with a decadent mornay sauce and a crispy bacon topping. This iconic dish, said to have originated at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts for generations. It features tender turkey or chicken slices, nestled between toasted bread and smothered in a creamy cheese sauce, then topped with a layer of crispy bacon and broiled until golden brown. Accompanied by tomato slices and additional sauce for dipping, the Hot Brown is a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. This article presents three variations of the Hot Brown: the classic Hot Brown, a vegetarian Hot Brown, and a croissant Hot Brown, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dish. Let's dive into these recipes and explore the culinary artistry behind this Southern staple.
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
KENTUCKY HOT BROWN
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter and add enough flour to make a reasonably thick roux (enough to absorb all of the butter). Add milk and 6 tablespoons Parmesan. Add egg to thicken sauce, but do not allow to boil.
- Remove from heat. Fold in whipped cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- For each Hot Brown, place 2 slices of toast on a metal (or flameproof) dish. Cover the toast with mushrooms and thinly sliced tomatoes, then cover with a liberal amount of turkey. Pour a generous amount of sauce over the turkey and toast. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan. Place entire dish under a broiler until the sauce is speckled brown and bubbly. Remove from broiler, cross 2 pieces of bacon on top and serve immediately.
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.
THE HOT BROWN
Not your average hot turkey sandwich, the Hot Brown was invented at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky to absorb the bourbon that guests would enjoy well into the night.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Breasts
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Season the skinless side of the turkey breast with 1/2 of the kosher salt and herbes de Provence. Season the skin side with the remaining kosher salt. Place turkey skin-side up into an oiled baking dish.
- Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the turkey registers 148 degrees F (64 degrees C), 45 to 60 minutes.
- Place bacon on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Remove turkey from the oven and let cool.
- Bake bacon in the hot oven until about halfway cooked, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Stir in flour until combined. Cook, stirring occasionally, until roux smells like cooked pie crust, about 3 minutes. Whisk in cream all at once. Cook until Mornay sauce is thickened and starting to boil, about 5 minutes. Immediately turn off the heat.
- Season Mornay sauce with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese until combined. Add nutmeg and stir briefly.
- Cut turkey into thick slices. Pull off the skin.
- Stack 2 bread slices on top of each other and trim off the crusts. Cut 1 slice into 2 triangles. Place bread in a small baking dish set on top of a sheet pan. Top bread with 3 slices of turkey. Place 3 tomato slices in between. Ladle 1/4 of the Mornay sauce all over and cover with 2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese. Sprinkle with paprika; lay the partially cooked bacon across the top. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 3 more servings.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Bake under the broiler until bacon is crispy and the tops are well browned, about 5 minutes. Place on napkin-lined plates and sprinkle parsley over each dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1279.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 399.6 mg, Fat 85.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 88.7 g, SaturatedFat 43.9 g, Sodium 2841 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
HOT BROWN SANDWICHES
Our home economists suggest that you prepare these open-faced turkey sandwiches with leftover turkey. or pick up sliced, cooked turkey from the deli counter. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cheese, salt and white pepper until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat. , Place slices of toast on a baking sheet. Layer each with turkey, cheese sauce, bacon, tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 796mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
HOT BROWN TURKEY CASSEROLE
If you've ever tried the Hot Brown Sandwich at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, you'll love this version. It can be assembled ahead and refrigerated; just adjust baking time accordingly if cold. -Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, lightly beat egg. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup sauce. Slowly return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened. (Do not allow to boil.), In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer 6 toast slices and turkey; pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with paprika, bacon and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese., Bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes. Top with tomatoes and parsley. Cut remaining toast slices in half diagonally; serve on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
HOT BROWN TURKEY SANDWICHES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour out all but about 1 tablespoon fat from the skillet.
- Make the gravy: Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 1 more minute. Increase the heat to medium high, add the milk and chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the bread on a baking sheet. Spread each slice with mustard, then drizzle with some of the gravy and top with the sliced tomato. Toss the turkey with the remaining gravy in the skillet. Divide the turkey evenly among the bread slices, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Broil until golden, about 2 minutes.
- Crumble the bacon over the sandwiches; sprinkle with the parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Cholesterol 134 milligrams, Sodium 868 milligrams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 45 grams
HOT BUTTERED RUM CHEESECAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR-RUM SAUCE
Bring the flavors of a popular hot beverage to a classic cheesecake. A sweet sauce is the crowning touch.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 15h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix crust ingredients. Press firmly in bottom of ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
- While crust is cooling, in large bowl, beat all filling ingredients except eggs with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until smooth. On low speed, beat in eggs until well blended. Pour over crust; smooth top.
- Bake 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes or until edge is set and center is still soft. Turn off oven; leave oven door open about 4 inches. Leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes. Remove from oven; cool in pan on cooling rack away from drafts 30 minutes.
- Without releasing or removing side of pan, run metal spatula carefully along side of cheesecake to loosen. Refrigerate uncovered about 3 hours or until chilled. Cover; continue refrigerating at least 9 hours but no longer than 48 hours.
- In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix sauce ingredients. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
- To serve, run metal spatula along side of cheesecake to loosen again; remove side of pan. Serve with warm sauce. Store cheesecake and sauce covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
AUTHENTIC KENTUCKY HOT BROWN
I was raised in Kentucky, and this is as close to the original recipe (from the Brown Hotel in Louisville) as I've ever tasted. You can substitute cheddar cheese if you like, but the swiss makes it more like the original dish.
Provided by getoutofmygalley
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk, slowly cooking for about 4-5 minutes. Whisk in cram and milk and continue to heat. Whisk in cheese, slowly, until melted. SEason with salt and pepper. Simmer for about half an hour (sauce will be thick).
- Quarter the toast and place in 6" ramekins, or any oven-safe dish. Top with turkey and tomatoes. Cover with the sauce (be generous, it's good!). Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or so.
- Garnish with bacon slices and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1993.8, Fat 157.4, SaturatedFat 90, Cholesterol 510.8, Sodium 2293, Carbohydrate 90.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.3, Protein 55.7
EASY KENTUCKY HOT BROWN FOR TWO
Did you know:This delicious sandwich originated at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky in 1926? It's invention is credited to a man named Fred K. Schmidt who was a chef there.
Provided by Amy H.
Categories Sandwiches
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Cook the bacon until crisp.
- 2. In a saucepan melt butter and add flour to make a paste. Add milk and stir constantly over medium high heat until sauce thickens.
- 3. Add grated cheeses and stir until cheese melts and incorporates into the sauce and sauce is smooth.
- 4. Fry turkey in a little bit of butter just until heated.
- 5. Place the Texas toast onto a baking pan. Place 4 slices of turkey onto each pieces of toast, top with a slice of tomato.
- 6. Pour cheese sauce over turkey
- 7. Place a slice of bacon on top.
- 8. Place under the broiler just until cheese starts to bubble and begins to brown silghtly.
- 9. Serve open faced.
THE BROWN HOTEL'S HOT BROWN SANDWICH CASSEROLE
the brown Hotel is where the famous Hot Brown originated a slight twist for a great pot luck dinner.
Provided by Dropbear
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
- Add flour stirring to make a roux; cook 2 to 3 minutes.
- Thoroughly beat eggs; beat into milk.
- While stirring, very slowly add milk mixture to butter mixture.
- Stir in parmesan cheese.
- Cook until mixture thickens, but do not boil.
- This will take 30 to 45 minutes.
- Mixture should heavily coat the back side of a large spoon.
- Remove from heat.
- Fold in whipping cream and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Trim crust from bread edges.
- Toast 10 slices in a regular toaster or place in pan under broiler till golden.
- Do both sides.
- Reserve remaining bread slices.
- Line the bottom of a 9x13x2-inch casserole with 6 slices of toast.
- Place the remaining 4 slices of toast in a 8x8x2-inch pan.
- (If you can place all in one pan then do so.).
- Top with slices of turkey.
- Cover with sauce, dividing the sauce between the two casseroles.
- Spread all of the sauce over the turkey.
- Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and paprika.
- Place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or till golden brown.
- While casserole is baking, fry bacon till crisp; drain on paper.
- towels.
- When cooled, break into bits.
- Toast remaining slices of bread.
- Cut in on a diagonal.
- When casserole is done, place toasted bread around outer edge, point side up.
- Garnish top of casserole with bacon bits and diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve while hot.
HOT BROWN CASSEROLE
Make and share this Hot Brown Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mercy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place bread cubes in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole.
- Top with diced turkey and set aside.
- To make sauce: Melt butter in a large stockpot set over medium-low heat.
- Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper.
- Whisk hard to create a smooth, lump-free paste.
- Continue to cook and stir for about 5 minutes, or until flour barely begins to brown.
- Slowly whisk in half-and-half.
- Slowly whisk in heavy whipping cream.
- Slowly whisk in milk.
- Continue to cook and stir until mixture bubbles.
- Add cheese; remove from heat and stir until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
- Pour sauce over bread and turkey.
- Add topping before baking.
- To make topping: Sprinkle bacon and tomatoes on top of sauce.
- Top with shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.8, Fat 58.4, SaturatedFat 36.4, Cholesterol 181, Sodium 753.2, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 18.2
LOUISVILLE HOT BROWN
"The Louisville Hot Brown was first served at the Brown Hotel, in Louisville, Ky., in the 1930s. Crumbled bacon and a white Cheddar sauce top off this open-face sandwich, which is layered with sliced turkey and tomato. Early versions of this Kentucky original were made with country ham." --- Recipe from Country Living
Provided by Shelby Jo
Categories Poultry
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the cheese sauce:.
- In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook mixture, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Add milk and continue to stir. Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil. Cook for 1 more minute. Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in cheeses, mustard, Tabasco sauce, and salt. Cover and keep warm.
- Cook the bacon:.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over high heat until crisp and brown -- 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel to drain. When bacon is cool, crumble or coarsely chop.
- Make the sandwiches:.
- Preheat oven broiler. In a large ovenproof dish, arrange toasted bread slices and layer them with turkey and tomato slices. Sprinkle with pepper and spoon cheese sauce on top. Place the sandwiches under broiler and cook until sauce begins to brown lightly -- 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with bacon, and serve immediately.
HOT BROWN
On any given day in the 1920s, more than 1,200 people would dance the night away at Louisville's Brown Hotel. When the fun wrapped up in the wee hours, the partiers would be ravenous, so hotel chef Fred Schmidt created this spin on ham and eggs: an open-face turkey sandwich with bacon and a Mornay sauce. The hotel still serves the dish, but if you can't get there, try this variation on it. We crumbled the bacon so you get a bit in each bite!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 hot brown sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour out all but about 1 tablespoon fat from the skillet.
- Make the sauce: Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 1 more minute. Increase the heat to medium high, add the milk and chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the bread on a baking sheet. Spread each slice with mustard, then drizzle with some of the sauce and top with the tomato. Add the turkey to the skillet with the remaining sauce and toss to coat. Divide the turkey among the bread, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Broil until golden, about 2 minutes.
- Crumble the bacon over the sandwiches. Sprinkle with the parsley.
LOUISVILLE HOT BROWN SANDWICH
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories lunch, main course
Time 19m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Add grated Cheddar to cream sauce and stir to melt; keep warm.
- Place slices of turkey on the toast. Cover each with 1/4 cup sauce.
- Place 2 strips of bacon on each sandwich.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan on top of each sandwich; place sandwiches on ovenproof dish and place under broiler
- Broil until bubbly and speckled brown.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 730, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 27 grams, Sodium 896 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ORIGINAL HOT BROWN
I think this was a sandwich that was originally on the menu at The Brown Hotel in Louisville,Ky.I first heard of it on a local news cooking segment.Here in Dallas we have premiere chef named Dean Fearing from the famous restaurant called "The Mansion on Turtle Creek". This is Chef Dean's "Texas" style Original Hot Brown.
Provided by 1 Cookin Texan 1954
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cheese sauce: Put all ingredients in a sauce pan and cook on a low heat until cheeses are melted and everything is mixed into a smooth sauce. Remember to stir often.
- Cut toast into triangles. Put into a 13x9-inch baking dish. Arrange turkey slices on toast and cover with hot cheese sauce. Top with tomato & bacon. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400 degrees until bubbly. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.8, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 134.6, Sodium 1105.4, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 39.2
THE HOT BROWN SANDWICH OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
This legendary Kentucky sandwich is definitely one you don't want to pass up. The Mornay sauce is smooth, creamy and super cheesy. Onion adds a bit of sweetness to the sauce. Tomato and bacon are the classic toppings are a must. The bacon adds a nice touch of smokiness. Indulgent and delicious!
Provided by Sharon Colyer
Categories Other Sauces
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Fry bacon crisp, drain on paper towel & reserve. Crumble, if desired.
- 2. For the sauce, melt butter, in a heavy pan, over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender or clear.
- 3. Add flour and blend to make a smooth paste.
- 4. Add hot milk, salt, and red pepper flakes or hot sauce. Stir and cook until thick & smooth.
- 5. Stir in cheese, beaten eggs, and remaining tablespoon of butter. Continue to cook, stirring until mixture almost reaches boiling point, but do not let it boil. Remove from heat.
- 6. Preheat broiler while putting sandwiches together.
- 7. To assemble, toast 8 slices of bread; cut 4 in half diagonally.
- 8. On 4 ovenproof plates or other ovenware, arrange toast. Lay sliced turkey or chicken over toast. Cover this with sauce.
- 9. If using slices of ripe tomato, add now. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- 10. Place under preheated broiler, until sauce begins to bubble.
- 11. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with paprika. Add bacon (whole or crumbled). Serve remaining toast, on the side.
KENTUCKY HOT BROWN CASSEROLE RECIPE - (3.6/5)
Provided by HeatherS
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place toasted bread evenly over bottom of prepared baking dish. Layer ham and turkey evenly over bread. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth; cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in milk; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, whisking constantly, or until thickened. Add cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth. Pour over turkey. Sprinkle evenly with bacon and tomato. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
GOOD EATS HOT TAMALES (ALTON BROWN 2009)
Tamales are simpler to make than you might expect. And these are delicious! We added tomato paste to the filling for added flavor as an option to Alton's recipe. He says you get about 5 dozen, but we got just 3 dozen. You may also enjoy trying Recipe #369851
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories South American
Time 4h
Yield 36 Tamales
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- MEAT FILLING: In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, kosher salt, paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper and cumin. Divide the mixture in half and reserve 1 half for later use.
- Cut the Boston butt into 6 even pieces and place into a 6 to 8-quart saucepan. Add half of the spice mixture and enough water, 3 to 3 1/2 quarts, to completely cover the meat. Set over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the meat is very tender and falling apart, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- Remove the meat from the cooking liquid to a cutting board. Leave the cooking liquid in the pot. Both meat and liquid need to cool slightly before making dough and handling. Remove any large pieces of fat and shred the meat into small pieces, pulling apart with your hands or using 2 forks.
- Place a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Once shimmering, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are semi-translucent, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, jalapeno, and remaining half of the spice mixture and continue to cook for another minute. Add the meat (and tomato paste if desired) and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- WRAPPERS: While the meat is cooking, place the husks in a large bowl or container and submerge completely in hot water. Soak the husks until they are soft and pliable, at least 45 minutes and up to 2 hours.
- DOUGH: Place the cornmeal, salt, and baking powder into a large mixing bowl and combine. Add the lard and using your hands, knead together until the lard is well incorporated into the dry mixture. Gradually add enough of the reserved cooking liquid, 3 to 4 cups to create a dough that is like thick mashed potatoes. The dough should be moist but not wet. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and set aside until ready to use.
- ASSEMBLY: Remove a corn husks from the water and pat dry to remove excess water. Working in batches of 6, lay the husks on a towel and spread about 2 tablespoons of the dough in an even layer across the wide end of the husk to within 1/2-inch of the edges. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture in a line down the center of the dough. Roll the husk so the dough surrounds the meat, then fold the bottom under to finish creating the tamale. Repeat until all husks, dough and filling are used. Tie the tamales, around the center, individually or in groups of 3, with kitchen twine.
- TO COOK TAMALES: Stand the tamales upright on their folded ends, tightly packed together, in the same saucepan used to cook the meat. Add the reserved broth from making the dough and any additional water so the liquid comes to 1-inch below the tops of the tamales. Do not pour the broth into the tops of the tamales. Cover, and simmer until the dough is firm and pulls away easily from the husk, about 30-60 minutes (Alton says 2 hrs, but ours were done much sooner).
- SAUCE: To make a wet sauce to serve with the tamales, after removing them from the broth, add a little tomato paste (about 3 oz) to the broth and simmer till thickened.
- STORING TAMALES: Tightly wrapped in plastic wrap, in the freezer, for up to a month. To reheat, remove the plastic wrap and steam until heated through (we used a steamer basket in the microwave and they were done in 8 minutes, so it makes a great quick munchie snack). :).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 23.3, Sodium 742.6, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 6.8
LOUISVILLE HOT BROWN
This comes from my new cookbook Best of the Best from Kentucky. I made it for lunch today, and it was so good. I understand it's a fairly famous dish in Kentucky and that this is a simpler version than the usual two sauce one. I don't know about that, I just know I enjoyed it!
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Saute onion in butter until transparent, add flour and cook stirring for 1 minute.
- Add milk, salt and pepper and whisk until smooth.
- Cook on medium heat until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Add cheeses and continue heating until they blend.
- Remove from heat.
- Put one slice of toast in each of four oven-proof individual serving dishes (I used our 1980's stoneware dinner plates).
- Top each piece of toast with slices of chicken or turkey.
- Slice remaining toasts diagonally and place on sides of sandwiches.
- Ladle cheese sauce over sandwiches.
- Place sandwiches under broiler until sauce begins to bubble.
- Garnish with crumbled bacon and sauteed mushroom slices and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the turkey or chicken; it should be cooked through but still moist.
- Use a good quality bread that will hold up well to the sauce and cheese.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses and toppings.
- Serve the hot brown immediately after it is made, while the cheese is still melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
The hot brown is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. With its creamy sauce, melted cheese, and crispy bread, the hot brown is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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