HOT BROWN

Hot Brown image

Provided by Dana_N_Ky

Categories Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2-1 cup butter
6 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup colby cheese, shredded
1 ounce whipped cream (optional)
12 ounces turkey, sliced
12 ounces baked ham, sliced
12 slices bacon, fried crisp
8 slices tomatoes (optional)
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

----------CheeseSauce------------.
Melt 1 stick butter (4 oz.) over low heat in a heavy non-stick saucepan.
Add flour and mix until smooth.
Slowly add milk (&cream); simmer until thickened.
Add parmesan cheese; mix well.
Remove 1/4 cup sauce to another bowl.
Add egg& beat until smooth.
Add egg mixture back into saucepan& mix well.
Add remaining sauce ingredients: (cheese, pepper& Worcestershire), stir until smooth.
Remove from heat.
-------Foreach Hot Brown--------------.
Cut toast slice in half and place on a heat resistant dish.
Layer with turkey& ham.
Cover with cheese sauce.
Top with 3 slices (crisp) bacon& 2 slices tomato (if desired).
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Place entire dish in oven at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes until golden& bubbly.