Original Hot Brown

Original Hot Brown
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    195

Indulge in the timeless comfort of a Hot Brown, an open-faced sandwich featuring succulent roasted turkey, crisp bacon, and ripe tomatoes, all smothered in a rich Mornay sauce and broiled to golden perfection. A Louisville classic, reimagined for your kitchen.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    48 g
  • Cholesterol
    316 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    85 g
  • Saturated Fat
    25 g
  • Sodium
    990 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    47 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Mornay Sauce (Approximately 15 minutes): In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns a light golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. This is called a roux.

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Recipe View Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring no lumps form. Continue whisking until the sauce comes to a simmer and begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.

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Recipe View Remove from heat and stir in 6 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Slowly drizzle in the beaten egg, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Recipe View Preheat the oven broiler to high.

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Recipe View Assemble the Hot Browns (Approximately 5 minutes): For each sandwich, place two slices of toasted bread in an individual oven-safe dish or gratin dish. Arrange a generous amount of sliced roasted turkey over the toast, followed by tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper.

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Recipe View Spoon the Mornay sauce generously over each sandwich, ensuring the turkey and tomatoes are well coated. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top.

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Recipe View Broil to Golden Perfection (Approximately 3-5 minutes): Place the dishes under the preheated broiler and cook until the sauce is bubbly and the top is speckled brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

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Recipe View Garnish and Serve: Remove from the broiler and arrange two slices of crispy bacon in a cross shape on top of each sandwich. Serve immediately.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a dash of nutmeg to the Mornay sauce.
If you don't have individual oven-safe dishes, you can assemble the Hot Browns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Feel free to substitute Gruyere or Pecorino Romano cheese for the Parmesan, depending on your preference.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the Mornay sauce.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 65 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Wendy Jerde

    So delicious and easy to make! Will definitely make again.

  • Chris Frami

    My family devoured these! A perfect way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

  • Dolores Fadel

    Perfect comfort food!

  • Brandy Kshlerin

    The broiler part needs a close watch, but the taste is worth it.

  • Jacey Halvorson

    I added a little bit of Dijon mustard to the sauce, and it was fantastic!

  • Fern Jakubowski

    Great recipe! I use a cast iron skillet to make it easier to broil.

  • Jarvis Kautzer

    This recipe is amazing! The Mornay sauce is so rich and creamy.

  • Arvid Schmitt

    I have made this recipe three times, each time it’s better than the last!

  • Ofelia Balistreri

    This is my go-to recipe now for hot browns!

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