the hot brown sandwich of louisville, kentucky
The Hot Brown got its start at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY in 1926. It was an open-faced turkey sandwich with bacon and a Mornay sauce. The sandwich was featured in the 2002 PBS documentary "Sandwiches That You Will Like." See Wikipedia for other information concerning The Brown Hotel and its sandwich. Even though this is my recipe, I manage to get my husband to fix it for us, since he likes it so much. Guess I need to fix it for him sometime soon.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This legendary Kentucky sandwich is definitely one you don't want to pass up. The Mornay sauce is smooth, creamy and super cheesy. Onion adds a bit of sweetness to the sauce. Tomato and bacon are the classic toppings are a must. The bacon adds a nice touch of smokiness. Indulgent and delicious!
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 slices ripe tomato (optional)
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups hot milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or a few drop of hot sauce
- 1/4 pound processed cheese, like Velveeta, cut up
- 2 - eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 4 slices previously cooked chicken or turkey
- 8 slices bread
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
How To Make the hot brown sandwich of louisville, kentucky
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Step 1Fry bacon crisp, drain on paper towel & reserve. Crumble, if desired. -
Step 2For the sauce, melt butter, in a heavy pan, over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender or clear.
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Step 3Add flour and blend to make a smooth paste.
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Step 4Add hot milk, salt, and red pepper flakes or hot sauce. Stir and cook until thick & smooth.
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Step 5Stir in cheese, beaten eggs, and remaining tablespoon of butter. Continue to cook, stirring until mixture almost reaches boiling point, but do not let it boil. Remove from heat.
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Step 6Preheat broiler while putting sandwiches together.
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Step 7To assemble, toast 8 slices of bread; cut 4 in half diagonally.
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Step 8On 4 ovenproof plates or other ovenware, arrange toast. Lay sliced turkey or chicken over toast. Cover this with sauce.
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Step 9If using slices of ripe tomato, add now. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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Step 10Place under preheated broiler, until sauce begins to bubble.
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Step 11Remove from oven. Sprinkle with paprika. Add bacon (whole or crumbled). Serve remaining toast, on the side.
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