Original Hot Brown Recipe
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Original Hot Brown

By: BIKEMAMA96 
"This recipe originally came from the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY. I have altered it based on how I have had it served in restaurants in Louisville. This is a good way to use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and my husband looks forward to it every year."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (25)

What to Drink?

Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds sliced roasted turkey
  • 1 tomato, thinly sliced
  • 8 slices white bread, toasted
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 slices crispy bacon

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour with a whisk or fork, and continue to cook and stir until it begins to brown slightly. Gradually whisk in the milk so that no lumps form, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Mix in 6 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and then stir in the beaten egg to thicken. Do not allow the sauce to boil once the egg has been mixed in. Remove from the heat and stir in the cream.
  2. Preheat the oven's broiler. For each hot brown, place two slices of toast into the bottom of an individual sized casserole dish. Cover with a liberal amount of roasted turkey and tomato slices. Spoon sauce over the top of each one and sprinkle with some of the remaining Parmesan cheese.
  3. Place the dishes under the broiler and cook until the top is speckled brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the broiler and arrange two slices of bacon in a cross shape on top of each sandwich. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1044 | Total Fat: 52.7g | Cholesterol: 337mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by Casey   view full review
I've done my own "america's test kitchen" for the Hot Brown and this recipe (with only one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2010 by DAVID S.   view full review
This is for those who said the recipe is too bland. It's your own dang fault for not putting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2008 by tobywan   view full review
I never had the pleasure of eating one of these at the Brown, but my mom used to make them all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2008 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck   view full review
Loved it! Open faced hot turkey sandwich with cheese gravy and crispy bacon...what's not to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2008 by ValerieB333   view full review
If you have never had one of these I would suggest thinking twice before going to all the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2010 by abapplez Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were very, very good....and VERY rich. I didn't have oven proof dishes large enough to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2007 by jcs   view full review
My family and I live in Louisville, KY and absolutely love this recipe. This is exactly how...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2011 by JenToBeach Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I would give this more stars if I could. I will admit I used the recipe from the Brown Hotel...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2011 by JasBradley   view full review
Wowzer, this was delicious! I made it for lunch before watching the Kentucky Derby. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by Deb   view full review
This is the one that Food Network star Bobby Flay now makes in his resturaunts. He liked it...

 

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