THE HOT BROWN SANDWICH OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

The Hot Brown Sandwich of Louisville, Kentucky image

Provided by Sharon Colyer

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

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.