Best 7 Favorite Ky Hot Brown Recipes

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The Favorite Kentucky Hot Brown is a delectable open-faced sandwich that originated in the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, in the 1920s. This beloved dish has become a Kentucky classic, known for its unique combination of flavors and textures. The traditional recipe includes an open-faced turkey sandwich topped with Mornay sauce, bacon, and tomato slices, then broiled until bubbly and golden. Served on thick-sliced white bread or an English muffin, the Favorite Kentucky Hot Brown is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its rich history and delicious taste, it's no wonder this sandwich has earned a special place in the hearts of Kentuckians and food lovers alike.

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KENTUCKY HOT BROWN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces butter
Flour to make a roux (about 6 tablespoons)
3 to 3 1/2 cups milk
1 beaten egg
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
1 ounce whipped cream (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup sauteed mushrooms
1 whole tomato, sliced
Slices roast turkey
8 to 12 slices of toast (may be trimmed)
8 to 12 strips fried bacon

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 BROWNS RECIPE



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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

4 thick white bread slices
3/4 pound sliced roasted turkey
1 Mornay Sauce
3 cups (4-oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese
8 plum tomatoes, sliced
bacon slices, cooked

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.

FAVORITE KY HOT BROWN



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After searching for years for the rich Hot Brown Cheese sauce I remember from years ago in Lexington KY, I finally found this one and it is awesome.

Provided by Missi

Categories     Ham

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half (or milk)
1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
1 cup colby cheese (grated)
2 egg yolks
5 dashes Tabasco sauce (or more to taste)
8 slices cooked turkey (thick deli)
8 slices cooked ham (thick deli)
12 slices bacon (fried but not burned)
2 tomatoes (sliced)
paprika

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium sauce pan. Mix in flour until mixture is smooth. Add milk in small amounts,stirring with each addition. Cook on medium heat until sauce is thick. Stir regularly to prevent sticking or burning on bottom. Add Tabasco and parmesan cheese. Remove from heat.
  • Take out 1/2 cup sauce and add the two beaten egg yolks. Mix well and add back to the remainder of the sauce in the pan, stirring constantly until well mixed. Return to the heat and add the Colby cheese until melted.
  • Continue to cook if necessary to thicken to desired consistency or add more milk to thin to desired consistency as you assemble the dish.
  • Toast 8 slices of bread and place two on four oven-safe plates or individual casserole dishes. Layer with turkey and ham. Pour sauce over each. Top with 2-3 slices of tomato, 2-3 slices of bacon and lightly sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake at 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes until sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 940.6, Fat 86, SaturatedFat 44.2, Cholesterol 295.2, Sodium 1341.5, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 30.2

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.

AUTHENTIC KENTUCKY HOT BROWN



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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

3 ounces sliced turkey breast, roasted until hot
1 slice toasted white bread
2 slices tomatoes
2 slices bacon
2 ounces butter
3 ounces flour
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup shreddes swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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

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

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:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your Hot Brown.
  • Don't overcook the turkey. The turkey should be cooked just until it is cooked through. Overcooking will make it dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality Mornay sauce. The Mornay sauce is the key to a great Hot Brown. Make sure to use a recipe that you like and that is made with high-quality ingredients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a Hot Brown. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find the perfect Hot Brown for you.

Conclusion:

The Hot Brown is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving it for brunch, lunch, or dinner, your guests are sure to love it. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give the Hot Brown a try. You won't be disappointed.

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