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Hot Brown Recipe

A classic open-faced sandwich originally from Louisville, Kentucky, featuring turkey, bacon, and a rich Mornay sauce.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 slices White Bread
  • 1.5 pounds Roasted Turkey Breast sliced
  • 8 slices Tomato
  • 8 slices Bacon cooked

Mornay Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 4 tablespoons All-purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Milk warmed
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in the warm milk and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the slices of bread on a baking dish. Top each slice with turkey and a slice of tomato.
  5. Spoon the Mornay sauce generously over each sandwich.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and lightly browned, about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Top each sandwich with two slices of cooked bacon and serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Hot Brown, Sandwich, Turkey
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