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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BILLALSIDDIKUR SIDDIKUR
[email protected]This hot brown was just okay. The sauce was a bit bland and the turkey was a bit dry. I think I would have preferred a more flavorful sauce and some more moist turkey.
Jaydul Islam
[email protected]I tried this hot brown recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the turkey and bacon were cooked perfectly. The bread was crispy and the overall dish was very satisfying. We will definitely be making
haseeb afzal
[email protected]This hot brown was delicious! The sauce was rich and cheesy, the turkey and bacon were cooked perfectly, and the bread was crispy. I loved the addition of bacon, which added a nice smoky flavor. Will definitely be making this again soon!
Md Jobaidul
[email protected]I followed this recipe exactly and the hot brown turned out amazing! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the turkey and bacon were cooked perfectly. The bread was crispy and the overall dish was very satisfying. Highly recommend!
Damon Bragg
[email protected]This hot brown was a disaster! The sauce was watery and the turkey was dry and overcooked. The bread was soggy and the overall dish was just a mess. I would not recommend this recipe.
Bornalyakther Bonolota
[email protected]This hot brown was a bit too rich for me, but my husband loved it. The sauce was very creamy and the turkey was a bit dry. I think I would have preferred a thinner sauce and some more moist turkey.
Hala Najih
[email protected]This hot brown was easy to make and turned out perfect! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the turkey and bacon were cooked perfectly. We loved the crispy bread and the overall dish was very satisfying.
tynashe Sabe
[email protected]This hot brown was delicious! The sauce was rich and cheesy, the turkey was moist and tender, and the bread was crispy. I loved the addition of bacon, which added a nice smoky flavor.
Nikesh Giri
[email protected]This hot brown was amazing! I loved the crispy bread, creamy sauce, and flavorful turkey. The bacon added a nice touch of smokiness. Will definitely be making this again.
Justus Oricho
[email protected]Overall, I thought this hot brown was just okay. The sauce was a bit too thick and the turkey was a bit dry. I think I would have preferred a thinner sauce and some more moist turkey.
Roxy Prodaction
[email protected]This hot brown was a disaster! The sauce was watery and the turkey was dry and overcooked. The bread was soggy and the overall dish was just a mess.
Nazir Mcelhaney
[email protected]I found this hot brown to be a bit bland. The sauce was not very flavorful and the turkey was a bit dry. I think I would have preferred more spices in the sauce and some fresh herbs.
Asterplayerredkenny Africanjamaicanplatinumflower
[email protected]This hot brown was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. The sauce was very creamy and the turkey was a bit dry. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor, but I think I would have preferred less of it.
Monkie
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of hot browns, but this recipe changed my mind! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the turkey and bacon were cooked to perfection. The bread was crispy and the overall dish was very satisfying.
Ompfuna Nthambeleni
[email protected]This hot brown was easy to make and absolutely delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Peggy Nzalo
[email protected]I followed this recipe exactly and the hot brown turned out perfect! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the turkey and bacon were cooked perfectly. The bread was crispy and golden brown. My whole family loved it!
Laxmi on namaha siba Shrestha
[email protected]This hot brown was amazing! The sauce was creamy and flavorful. The bread was crispy and the turkey was moist and tender. I loved the addition of bacon, which added a nice smoky flavor. Perfect comfort food for a cold winter day!
danilo ducot
[email protected]The hot brown casserole was a delightful surprise! I was skeptical about the combination of flavors, but it turned out to be a match made in heaven. The cheesy sauce was rich and creamy, while the turkey and bacon added a savory touch. The bread crum
Md. Sabbir Hossain
[email protected]This hot brown was a hit with my family! It was easy to make, thanks to the clear instructions and ingredients list. The flavors of the turkey, bacon, and sauce were perfectly balanced, and the bread was crispy and golden brown. Will definitely be ad