"Sheila's Derby Day Hot Brown" is a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of an open-faced sandwich with the comforting flavors of a casserole. This iconic dish is a staple at many Kentucky Derby parties and has been enjoyed by food enthusiasts for many years. Our carefully curated article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating a perfect "Sheila's Derby Day Hot Brown" that will impress your guests and make your Derby party a memorable occasion. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of assembling this classic dish, we will provide step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and variations to help you achieve a hot brown that is both visually appealing and bursting with flavor.
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DERBY DAY HOT BROWNS
The hot brown was first served at the Louisville, Kentucky Brown hotel in 1926 and became a Derby Day classic ever since.
Yield 6 servings of Sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place bacon slices, slightly overlapping in Small Ridged Baker. Cover with parchment paper; microwave on HIGH 5 minutes. Carefully remove baker from microwave using oven mitts; separate bacon. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate.Cut tomatoes into thin slices. Halve each slice; set aside.Using Microplane® Adjustable Coarse Grater, grate both of the chesses; set aside separately.Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until bubbly. Continue cooking about 1 minute, stirring constantly.Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir about 2-3 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add cheddar; stir until melted. Remove from heat.Place bread in a single layer on the Large Bar Pan.Cover bread slices evenly with turkey, cheese sauce (about 3 tbsp/45 mL per sandwich), and tomato. Cut bacon slices in half, place on sandwiches in a "criss-cross" fashion; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 15-18 minutes or until heated through and Parmesan cheese is light golden brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley.
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SHEILA'S DERBY DAY HOT BROWN
I have never had an authentic Hot Brown before so I was working from just a basic understanding of the dish when I came up with this version. We enjoyed this while watching the Kentucky Derby and, it was such a hit, that I decided to share it with my friends on Zaar! While there are a few different steps to putting this together, it really is easy and not time-consuming. This actually makes more than enough cheese sauce, so you can be as liberal with it as you want. I saved the remaining sauce to be used over asparagus, broccoli, or a baked potato.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Prepare bacon: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line jelly-roll pan with parchment paper. Lay out slices of bacon (do not overlap). Sprinkle with black pepper, brown sugar and cayenne (as your taste dictates - I only used a touch of cayenne for a hint of heat). Bake for 10-12 minutes until nice and crispy. Remove from pan and drain on paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, while bacon is cooking, make cheese sauce. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and add onion and mushrooms. Saute until onions are translucent and mushrooms are soft. Stir in flour, 1 T. at a time, and cook for about 1 minute. Season with salt and white pepper. Slowly stir in milk (about 1 cup at a time) until it is fully incorporated and flour is well-blended. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture has thickened. Add cheeses, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring to blend well. Remove from heat and set aside.
- To assemble sandwiches, Preheat broiler. Toast bread slices to a medium-golden color and lay out on shallow-rimmed baking pans. (You will probably need 2 to fit all the bread slices.) Divide sliced turkey breast evenly among the bread slices, folding to fit on the bread. Ladle reserved cheese sauce over turkey and toast. (I used a ladleful for each sandwich.) Slice tomato in 8 slices and place on top of sandwiches. Slice bacon slices in half and set aside. Place each baking pan under broiler, one at a time, and broil until browned and bubbly. After removing from broiler, put bacon slices on top (arranged in an X) and serve.
- Note: Any leftovers reheat very well. You can just run them under the broiler again or bake in a 400-degree oven for a few minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.4, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 109.2, Sodium 1638.5, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5, Protein 24.7
DERBY HOT BROWNS
This classic open-faced sandwich created at the Brown Hotel in Louisville is easy to do with deli or leftover turkey, toast and a quick cheese sauce. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add the milk, broth and sherry. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese until melted. Remove from the heat., Place toast slices on a baking sheet. Top each with turkey, sauce mixture, tomatoes and bacon. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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HOT BROWNS (COOKING LIGHT)
Make and share this Hot Browns (Cooking Light) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lakerdog2
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 6 sandwiches, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- To prepare sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stir in flour, salt, paprika, and pepper.
- Cook mixture 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk. Cook 3 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Add cheddar, Worcestershire, and mustard; stir with a whisk until smooth. Keep warm.
- Arrange toast on a large baking sheet, arrange turkey evenly over toast, and drizzle the sauce evenly over turkey. Top each toast slice with 1 tomato slice. Sprinkle evenly with bacon and Parmesan.
- Broil 7 minutes or until thoroughly heated and lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.5, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 82.9, Sodium 818.6, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.4, Protein 32.8
THE LEGENDARY HOT BROWN
Make and share this The Legendary Hot Brown recipe from Food.com.
Provided by 911spatcher
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 2 sandwiches, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a two quart saucepan, melt the butter, slowly whisk in flour until combined and forms a thick paste (roux). Continue to cook roux for 2 min over med-low heat, stirring frequently. Whisk whipping cream into the roux and cook over medium heat until the cream begins to simmer about 2-3 minute Remove sauce from heat and slowing whisk the Pecorino Ramano cheese until the Mornay sause is smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- For each Hot Brown, place one slice of toast in an oven safe dish and cover with 7 oz of turkey. Take the two haves of the Roam tomato and set them along side the base of the turkey and the toast. Next pour half the Mornay sauce to completely cover the dish. Sprinkle additional ramano cheese on top and place under the broiler until the cheese begins to brown and bubble.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2183.2, Fat 204.2, SaturatedFat 119.7, Cholesterol 807.3, Sodium 638.4, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 58.4
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
HOT BROWN
This is a recipe created by a Chef at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY.; thus the name "Hot Brown". This dish is really delicious :-)
Provided by Dana_N_Ky
Categories Poultry
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- ----------CheeseSauce------------.
- Melt 1 stick butter (4 oz.) over low heat in a heavy non-stick saucepan.
- Add flour and mix until smooth.
- Slowly add milk (&cream); simmer until thickened.
- Add parmesan cheese; mix well.
- Remove 1/4 cup sauce to another bowl.
- Add egg& beat until smooth.
- Add egg mixture back into saucepan& mix well.
- Add remaining sauce ingredients: (cheese, pepper& Worcestershire), stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat.
- -------Foreach Hot Brown--------------.
- Cut toast slice in half and place on a heat resistant dish.
- Layer with turkey& ham.
- Cover with cheese sauce.
- Top with 3 slices (crisp) bacon& 2 slices tomato (if desired).
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Place entire dish in oven at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes until golden& bubbly.
Tips:
- Use day-old bread: This will help the sandwich hold together better and prevent it from getting soggy.
- Choose a good quality ham: The ham is the star of this sandwich, so make sure you use a good quality one that is thinly sliced.
- Don't skimp on the cheese: The cheese is what makes this sandwich so rich and decadent, so be generous with it.
- Use a good quality béchamel sauce: The béchamel sauce is what brings all the flavors of this sandwich together, so make sure you use a good quality one that is creamy and smooth.
- Broil the sandwich until the cheese is golden brown: This will give the sandwich a nice crispy crust and help to melt the cheese evenly.
Conclusion:
The Hot Brown is a classic Southern sandwich that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. Whether you like it simple or loaded with toppings, the Hot Brown is sure to satisfy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give the Hot Brown a try. You won't be disappointed!
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