HOT BROWN FROM THE BROWN HOTEL

Hot Brown from the Brown Hotel image

Provided by Dee Tourville

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 c butter
1/4 c all purpose flour
2 c heavy cream
1 1/2 c plus 1 tbs. of romano cheese
1 tsp each of salt & pepper
14 oz roasted turkey breast. divided into 7 oz each
2 slice thick sliced bread, crust removed, toasted
4 slice thick bacon, cooked crisp
2 roma tomatoes, sliced in half
paprika, sweet mild
parsley

Steps:

1. Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan. Whisk in flour until combined. Cook until a thick paste (roux) forms. Continue cooking 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Whisk in heavy cream and cook until mixture begins to simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Add salt and pepper.
3. For each Hot Brown, place a slice of toast in an oven-safe dish. Cover with turkey. Place tomato halves alongside. Pour sauce over top to completely cover. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
4. Place dish under a broiler and cook until cheese begins to bubble and brown. Remove from broiler, cross 2 pieces of crisp bacon on top, and sprinkle with paprika and parsley. Serve immediately.