HOT BROWN
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
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.
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Tazim Hosen
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The hot browns were easy to make and they turned out delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Fify Ndizeye
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. The hot browns were easy to make and they turned out delicious. The Mornay sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Kirill Surikov
[email protected]This was my first time making a hot brown and it was a success. The sandwich was delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Tayyab Baloch
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it. The hot browns were crispy and cheesy. The Mornay sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ashipala Johannes
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the hot browns turned out great. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the sandwich was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Aisha Islam
[email protected]This hot brown sandwich was amazing! The bread was perfectly toasted and the turkey and bacon were cooked to perfection. The Mornay sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
MD RASEL MIAH
[email protected]I've tried other hot brown recipes but this one is the best. The Mornay sauce is especially good. I highly recommend this recipe.
Njodzeven Rodrick
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. The hot browns are always a hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Thandazo Mokoena
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a big success. Everyone loved the hot browns and they were gone in no time. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Md. Tarek Hassan
[email protected]This was my first time making a hot brown and it was easier than I thought. The sandwich was delicious and my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jeremiah Wambete
[email protected]I've made this hot brown recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a classic comfort food that's perfect for a cold winter day.
Ammanu Godwish
[email protected]This hot brown sandwich was a hit with my family! The combination of turkey, bacon, and Mornay sauce was rich and flavorful. The bread was perfectly toasted and crispy. I will definitely be making this again.