Louisville Hot Brown

Louisville Hot Brown

Kentucky's famous open-faced turkey sandwich with Mornay sauce

45 minutes
4 servings
11 ingredients
MediumUnited States

This iconic Louisville dish was created at the Brown Hotel in 1926. The rich Mornay sauce and crispy bacon make it the ultimate comfort food that represents Kentucky hospitality at its finest.

Ingredients

  • 8 slices thick white bread, toasted
  • 1 lb sliced roasted turkey
  • 8 strips bacon
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • Paprika for garnish

Allergens

glutendairy

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F and cook bacon until crispy, then set aside

  2. 2

    Make Mornay sauce: melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour and cook 2 minutes

  3. 3

    Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened

  4. 4

    Remove from heat, stir in cheese, salt, and pepper until melted

  5. 5

    Place toast on baking dishes, top with turkey and tomato slices

  6. 6

    Pour Mornay sauce generously over each sandwich

  7. 7

    Bake 15 minutes until golden and bubbly

  8. 8

    Top with crispy bacon and sprinkle with paprika before serving

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Nutrition (per serving)

680
Calories
42g
Protein
35g
Carbs
38g
Fat

Tags

KentuckyLouisvilleSouthern
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