Best Louisville Hot Brown Sandwich Recipes

LOUISVILLE HOT BROWN SANDWICH

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Provided by Marian Burros

Time 19m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup warm cream sauce (use any standard recipe)
1/3 cup grated Cheddar cheese
4 slices baked turkey, about 1/2 pound
4 slices toast, crusts removed
8 strips bacon, crisply cooked
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat broiler.
Add grated Cheddar to cream sauce and stir to melt; keep warm.
Place slices of turkey on the toast. Cover each with 1/4 cup sauce.
Place 2 strips of bacon on each sandwich.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan on top of each sandwich; place sandwiches on ovenproof dish and place under broiler
Broil until bubbly and speckled brown.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 730, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 27 grams, Sodium 896 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

THE HOT BROWN SANDWICH OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

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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!

Provided by Sharon Colyer

Categories Other Sauces

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 slice bacon
4 slice ripe tomato (optional)
1/3 c butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 c all-purpose flour
3 c hot milk
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or a few drop of hot sauce
1/4 lb processed cheese, like Velveeta, cut up
2 eggs, beaten
1 Tbsp butter or margarine
4 slice previously cooked chicken or turkey
8 slice bread
4 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp paprika

Steps:

1. Fry bacon crisp, drain on paper towel & reserve. Crumble, if desired.
2. For the sauce, melt butter, in a heavy pan, over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender or clear.
3. Add flour and blend to make a smooth paste.
4. Add hot milk, salt, and red pepper flakes or hot sauce. Stir and cook until thick & smooth.
5. 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.
6. Preheat broiler while putting sandwiches together.
7. To assemble, toast 8 slices of bread; cut 4 in half diagonally.
8. On 4 ovenproof plates or other ovenware, arrange toast. Lay sliced turkey or chicken over toast. Cover this with sauce.
9. If using slices of ripe tomato, add now. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
10. Place under preheated broiler, until sauce begins to bubble.
11. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with paprika. Add bacon (whole or crumbled). Serve remaining toast, on the side.