Irresistible Hot Brown Recipe Kentucky to Elevate Your Lunch
This Hot Brown recipe from Kentucky combines rich flavors and textures to create the perfect lunch experience.
Equipment
- - Broiler
- - Baking pan
- - Knife
- - Cutting board
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Sandwich
- 8 slices Thick Slices of White Bread Provides a sturdy base
- 1 pound Thick Sliced Turkey Breast Meat Hearty protein
- 1 recipe Mornay Sauce Heart of the dish
- 0.5 cup Finely Grated Parmigiana Reggiano Plus more for garnish
For the Toppings
- 8 slices Oven Roasted Tomatoes Juicy flavor
- 8 slices Crisp Cooked Bacon Adds crunch and flavor
- 1 dash Paprika For garnish
- 1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Parsley For garnish
Instructions
How to Make Hot Brown Recipe Kentucky
- Preheat your broiler to high heat.
- Slice two thick pieces of white bread, around 1-inch thick.
- Toast the bread until it’s golden brown.
- Layer 4 ounces of thick sliced turkey atop the toasted square bread.
- Pour a generous ¼ of the mornay sauce over the turkey.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of finely grated parmigiana Reggiano over the sauce.
- Broil the sandwich on the middle rack for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Top the sandwich with 2 oven-roasted tomato slices and 2 slices of crisscrossed bacon.
- Garnish with more grated parmigiana, a dash of paprika, and parsley.
- Repeat the layering process three more times with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve your hot brown sandwiches on individual plates.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best results. Don't skip the garnishes for enhanced flavor.