Best 9 Hot Browns Simple Recipes

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In the realm of comfort food, few dishes can rival the iconic Hot Brown. Originating from the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, this open-faced sandwich has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts with its unique blend of flavors and textures. Our collection of Hot Brown recipes offers a delightful journey into this culinary classic, featuring variations that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. From the traditional Hot Brown, brimming with savory turkey, creamy Mornay sauce, and crispy bacon, to the vegetarian Hot Brown, bursting with roasted vegetables, each recipe promises a tantalizing taste experience. Whether you seek a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, our Hot Brown recipes will guide you effortlessly to culinary success.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KENTUCKY HOT BROWNS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 tablespoons unsalted soft butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups grated sharp white Cheddar
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
Salt
8 (1/2-inch) thick slices good day old white bread (recommended: Pullman or Pain de mie)
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Egg battered bread
Roasted turkey breast, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
3 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices and griddled until slightly charred and just cooked through
1 1/2 cups grated sharp white Cheddar
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
16 thick slices slab bacon, cooked until crisp
Finely chopped fresh chives
Finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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 BROWN SANDWICHES



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This classic open-faced sandwich is a product of the South. The hot brown was created in the 1920s in Kentucky, at The Brown Hotel in Louisville as a way to feed guests who had been up all night at the hotel's popular evening dinner dance. And it still makes a great late-night-or anytime-meal. Made with thinly sliced turkey breast, a smooth and creamy Mornay sauce (a white sauce with cheese-in this case, Parmesan), crisp bacon, tomatoes, and a slice of toasted bread, it's an indulgent mess of a sandwich that requires a knife and fork to eat. A hot brown is a great post-Thanksgiving meal because it's a great way to use leftover turkey. (The sauce also helps revive dry meat.) You can substitute cooked chicken for the turkey if you wish but don't skip the bacon; it adds an extra layer of richness and the smoky, savory flavor enhances all of the other ingredients.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Sandwich

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 bread slices, toasted
Thinly sliced cooked turkey or chicken (about 1 lb.)
3/4 teaspoon paprika
2 small tomatoes, each cut into 6 slices
12 bacon slices, cooked
Garnish: fresh arugula

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400º. Melt butter over low heat in a medium saucepan; add flour, and cook over low heat, whisking constantly, 1 minute or until smooth. Whisk in salt and pepper. Gradually add broth and milk; cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and smooth. Add cheese;cook, whisking constantly, 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. (Sauce will be thick.)
  • Place 1 toast slice on each of 6 ovenproof plates. Place turkey or chicken on each toast slice; cover each with about ½ cup sauce, and sprinkle with paprika. Top each with 2 tomato slices and 2 bacon slices. Bake at 400º for 10 minutes or until sauce is bubbly. Garnish, if desired.

HOT BROWN



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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

5 slices bacon
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 cups grated muenster or Monterey Jack cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 thick slices white bread, toasted
Dijon mustard, for spreading
1 tomato, sliced
3 cups shredded or sliced roast turkey
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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.

CLASSIC HOT BROWN



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Looking for a classic dinner? Then check out this delicious dish made with Texas toast, turkey breast, tomatoes and bacon that are ready in just 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
6 slices Texas toast, lightly toasted
18 oz oven-roasted turkey breast slices
12 slices tomato
6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
3 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
Paprika

Steps:

  • Set oven control to broil. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Remove from heat.
  • Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Place toast slices in pan. Top each slice of toast with 3 oz turkey, 2 slices tomato, 1/3 cup cheese sauce and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
  • Broil with tops about 6 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Top evenly with bacon; sprinkle lightly with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 822 mg

EASY KENTUCKY HOT BROWN FOR TWO



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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

4 slice bacon
8 slice roasted turkey breast or good quality turkey lunch meat
2-4 slice tomato
2 slice texas toast, toasted
1 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp butter
1 c whole milk or cream
1/2 c grated monteray jack cheese.
1/2 c grated swis cheese

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.

HOT BROWN



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The Hot Brown was invented in 1926 at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Ky., by the chef Fred Schmidt. The open-faced turkey sandwich, smothered in Mornay sauce and topped with bacon, was served to customers at late-night dances, while the band was on its break. The dish has become a Louisville staple, one well suited for Derby Day or after Thanksgiving, when roast turkey is plentiful. Thick slices of bread, sold as Texas Toast in some parts of the United States, do not get lost under the meat and sauce. Hand-carved turkey is best for the dish; deli turkey slices do not deliver the same Hot Brown experience.

Provided by Sara Bonisteel

Categories     dinner, easy, weeknight, casseroles, poultry, sauces and gravies, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8-inch) sandwich loaf (about 20 ounces), cut evenly into 8 slices, crust removed
2 tomatoes, quartered
1 pound roasted turkey breast, thickly sliced
1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup shredded Pecorino Romano (about 1 1/2 ounces)
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Shredded Pecorino Romano, for sprinkling
8 slices crisp cooked bacon
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Prepare the sandwich: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut 4 bread slices in half diagonally. Divide the remaining 4 whole slices among four individual 7-by-9-inch (or other similarly sized) baking dishes (see Tip), and place 2 pieces of halved bread on opposite sides of the bread, positioning the longest side of each triangle closest to the whole slice of bread. The formation will look like a two-way arrow. Nestle a piece of tomato on either side of the whole slices of bread, forming a square shape with the bread triangles. Divide the turkey slices among the whole slices of bread. Transfer the casseroles to the oven to toast as you prepare the sauce.
  • Prepare the Mornay sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until mixture forms a roux. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, 2 minutes. Whisk heavy cream and milk into the roux and cook over medium until the sauce begins to simmer and thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and whisk in 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano until the sauce is smooth. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove the dishes from the oven and pour the Mornay sauce over each, smothering the meat, bread and tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle additional Pecorino Romano on top of each dish and broil until the cheese begins to brown and bubble, 4 to 5 minutes, working in batches, if necessary.
  • Remove from the broiler and cross 2 slices of bacon over each dish. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika, and serve immediately.

ORIGINAL HOT BROWN



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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

½ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds sliced roasted turkey
1 tomato, thinly sliced
8 slices white bread, toasted
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 slices crispy bacon

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

HOT BROWNS (SIMPLE)



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I looked at all the other Hot Brown recipes on the site, and while I am sure they are all good, why go to such trouble. This is a 4 ingredient (one of which is water) quick recipe that I got from my mother. In over thirty years I have never met anyone who tried this recipe and did not like it.

Provided by Greg Barrow

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups shredded chicken or 2 cups shredded turkey
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
10 3/4 ounces water (1 soup can)
2 -4 slices bacon (depending on your personal taste)

Steps:

  • put shredded chicken/turkey in bottom of 13 by 9 roasting or cake pan.
  • cut bacon into bite sized pieces (I use kitchen shears), and fry in bottom of a large sauce pan until crisp.
  • drain bacon drippings.
  • put soup and water in pan with bacon and cook over medium heat until blended and heated thru.
  • pour over chicken/turkey.
  • place in a pre-heated 400 oven for 25-30 minutes or until it begins to bubble.
  • pour over hot biscuits or toast.
  • enjoy.
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KENTUCKY HOT BROWN SLIDERS



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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

1 package (12 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
12 slices deli turkey, folded into quarters
12 slices cooked bacon strips, halved widthwise
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained, or 2 plum tomatoes, cut into 12 slices
6 slices Gruyere cheese, halved
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

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.

Tips:

  • If you don't have any leftover turkey, you can use cooked chicken or ham instead.
  • To make the sauce, you can use a combination of any type of cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Swiss.
  • If you don't have any sherry, you can use white wine or chicken broth instead.
  • To make the sandwiches, you can use any type of bread that you like, such as white bread, wheat bread, or sourdough.
  • If you don't have any bacon, you can use cooked sausage or ham instead.
  • For a vegetarian version of this recipe, you can omit the turkey and bacon and add additional vegetables, such as mushrooms or spinach.

Conclusion:

Hot Browns are a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are perfect for using up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas, but they can also be made with other types of meat, such as chicken or ham. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a hot and hearty meal that the whole family will love.

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