The Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of an open-faced hot brown sandwich with the convenience of a casserole. This casserole is a perfect choice for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion brunch. With its creamy Mornay sauce, tender turkey, and crispy bacon, the Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole is sure to please everyone at your table.
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KENTUCKY HOT BROWN CASSEROLE RECIPE
We turned the classic Kentucky Hot Brown sandwich from Louisville into a tasty casserole. The creamy, crunchy mixture of fresh tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, toasted bread, and crispy bacon make this dish high on our list of comfort food favorites. The turkey for this recipe starts in a slow cooker so it can develop rich flavors.
Provided by Paige Grandjean
Categories Casserole
Time 6h40m
Yield Serves 6 (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Prepare the turkey: Stir together butter, thyme, garlic, rosemary, sage, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1 teaspoon of the pepper in a medium bowl until well incorporated. Rub butter mixture under turkey skin. Sprinkle outside of turkey with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pour chicken broth in bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker; add turkey, skin side up. Cover and cook on LOW until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 165°F, 4 1/2 to 5 hours.
- Remove turkey from the slow cooker; remove skin from turkey and discard. Chop turkey and set aside, covered.
- Prepare the casserole: Preheat oven to 375˚F. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium until crisp, about 12 minutes; remove bacon. Reserve bacon drippings. Toss together the cubed white bread slices, melted butter, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until toasted, about 16 minutes.
- Whisk together the eggs, 2 cups milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and dry mustard in a large bowl. Stir in 2 oz. Parmesan, 10 oz. chopped cooked turkey (reserve remaining turkey for another use), cooked chopped bacon, 3 tablespoons bacon drippings, and bread cubes. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and set, about 45 minutes, shielding with foil during last 10 minutes to prevent excess browning, if needed.
- Whisk together unsalted butter and flour in a small saucepan over medium until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in remaining 1 cup whole milk; cook until thickened and mixture just begins to bubble, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in remaining 4 oz. Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Spoon sauce over casserole. Top with diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, and remaining 1/4 cup bacon.
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.
KENTUCKY HOT BROWN CASSEROLE
Turn the Louisville Kentucky Brown sandwich into a casserole for an delicious weeknight meal. Turkey, cheddar, Swiss, bread and milk. Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Top with bacon, tomatoes and parsley before serving.
Provided by Paula Deen
Categories cheesy cold weather comfort food guys night
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to broil. Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, and whisk in 1 cup Swiss, Cheddar, salt, and pepper until melted.
- Place bread in prepared pan, overlapping as needed to fit. Top with turkey, cheese sauce, and remaining 1 cup Swiss; sprinkle with paprika.
- Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
- Top with bacon and tomatoes. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
KENTUCKY HOT BROWNS
"Hot brown is iconic in Louisville."
Provided by Damaris Phillips
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Rub the turkey with 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160 degrees F, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest 15 minutes before chopping; the internal temperature will rise to 165 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, place the bacon on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 250 degrees F. Coat the tomatoes with the remaining 2 teaspoons vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the tomatoes cut-side up on a separate parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until they start to dehydrate and wrinkle, about 45 minutes.
- While the tomatoes are cooking, start the Mornay sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the flour and stir continuously so the roux doesn't scorch, about 2 minutes. When the milk starts to simmer, slowly add it to the roux, stirring continuously so lumps don't form. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the cheddar and roasted peppers and stir until smooth. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the broiler. Distribute the bread cubes evenly among four 6-inch cast-iron gratin pans (or use disposable pie plates or other small pans). Cut the turkey into 1/2-inch pieces; discard the skin and bones. Divide the turkey evenly among the pans. Spoon the Mornay sauce over the turkey, then top with the tomatoes. Sprinkle with the parmesan and bacon and broil until golden and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
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.
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
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.
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.
KENTUCKY HOT BROWN BAKE
This bake is easy to put together, although you do need to allow time for it to bake and set a few minutes before serving. It's delicious, with gooey cheese and bacon. Everyone in the family loved this one.
Provided by ClarkeCC
Categories High Protein
Time 1h30m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 2 squares.
- Place one square in bottom of 8" pan that is greased or lined with parchment paper.
- Press dough to fit pan.
- Layer with half the turkey, bacon, cheese and tomatoes.
- Pour half the eggs over the top.
- Repeat the layers.
- Top with remaining dough square.
- Pour remaining eggs over top.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, covered with foil. Remove foil and bake another 20-25 minutes.
- Let sit at room temp for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.7, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 158.9, Sodium 395.9, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2, Protein 25.7
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This is especially true for the turkey, bread, and cheese.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of bread. French bread, sourdough, and even croissants can all be used to make a delicious Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole.
- Make sure the turkey is cooked through before assembling the casserole. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
- Use a good quality cheese that melts well. Cheddar, Gruyère, and Swiss are all popular choices.
- Don't overcook the casserole. The turkey and bread should be heated through, but the casserole should not be dry.
Conclusion:
Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it is also a popular dish to serve at brunch or lunch.
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