LOUISVILLE HOT BROWNS

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This is a hearty open-faced sandwich that is rich and creamy for those meals where you want comfort food and forget about calories. The original recipe was from the Brown Hotel in Louisville and created in the 1920's. It was originally designed to use leftover turkey

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion
1/4 cup unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 lb mushroom
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 slices toast, trimmed
8 ounces turkey slices, thinly sliced
4 slices bacon, crisp

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Chop onion.
  • In a heavy saucepan heat butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and cook onion about 3 minutes, or until glassy.
  • Add flour, stirring until smooth.
  • Add milk, salt, and pepper and simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened and smooth.
  • Add cheese and remove pan from heat.
  • Whisk sauce until cheeses are melted.
  • Thinly slice mushrooms.
  • In a skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until golden and any liquid given off by mushrooms is evaporated.
  • Season mushrooms with salt.
  • In each of 4 ovenproof individual serving dishes top 1 slice of toast with 2 slices turkey or chicken.
  • Diagonally halve remaining slices of toast and "bracket" each sandwich with 2 halves.
  • Ladle cheese sauce over sandwiches and broil 4 to 5-inches from heat until sauce begins to bubble and brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Crumble bacon.
  • Top each sandwich with bacon and mushrooms.
  • Serve sandwiches immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.6, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 112.5, Sodium 1071, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 9.2, Protein 20.4

shahmeer niaz
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The bread was too soggy for my taste. I would toast it next time.


Afzal Abbaxii
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This dish is a bit bland. I would add more seasoning next time.


Jonajeiden Yona
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This is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. It's a delicious and easy meal.


Gift Daniel
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I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Arielle Mitchell
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The sauce is the star of this dish. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Shahriar Shadin
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Nansikombi Kale
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Agu Faith
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The results are amazing!


TaNisha D Yelder
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so creamy and flavorful.


Mouzam Ali
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This is one of my favorite comfort food dishes. It's so easy to make and it always satisfies.


Isaac Karanja
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.


Scopearrow TV
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I wasn't impressed with this dish. The sauce was too heavy and the bread was soggy.


shadybug 145
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Meh.


Zahor Khan
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This was a really easy dish to make, and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the turkey and bacon were cooked perfectly.


Lexionna Mayes
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The Louisville Hot Brown is a unique and delicious dish that I highly recommend trying. The turkey, bacon, and Mornay sauce are all perfectly balanced, and the bread is a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Sharika Wright
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I made this for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Tax Mahumane
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This dish was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the sauce was divine. I highly recommend it!


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