The Hot Brown Sandwich of Louisville, Kentucky
By
Sharon Colyer
@Cmom02
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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.
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.
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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
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4 slicebacon
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4 sliceripe tomato (optional)
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1/3 cbutter or margarine
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1 mediumonion, chopped
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1/3 call-purpose flour
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3 chot milk
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1 tspsalt
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1/4 tspcrushed red pepper flakes or a few drop of hot sauce
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1/4 lbprocessed cheese, like Velveeta, cut up
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2eggs, beaten
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1 Tbspbutter or margarine
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4 slicepreviously cooked chicken or turkey
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8 slicebread
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4 TbspParmesan cheese
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1/2 tsppaprika
How to Make The Hot Brown Sandwich of Louisville, Kentucky
- Fry bacon crisp, drain on paper towel & reserve. Crumble, if desired.
- For the sauce, melt butter, in a heavy pan, over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender or clear.
- Add flour and blend to make a smooth paste.
- Add hot milk, salt, and red pepper flakes or hot sauce. Stir and cook until thick & smooth.
- Stir 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.
- Preheat broiler while putting sandwiches together.
- To assemble, toast 8 slices of bread; cut 4 in half diagonally.
- On 4 ovenproof plates or other ovenware, arrange toast. Lay sliced turkey or chicken over toast. Cover this with sauce.
- If using slices of ripe tomato, add now. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Place under preheated broiler, until sauce begins to bubble.
- Remove from oven. Sprinkle with paprika. Add bacon (whole or crumbled). Serve remaining toast, on the side.
About The Hot Brown Sandwich of Louisville, Kentucky
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Regional Style: American
Collection: Tastes of the World
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
