Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsA P Suggins Bar & GrillSuggins Hot Brown Recipe

Suggins Hot Brown Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

A classic Kentucky dish of roasted turkey & Texas toast, topped with bacon, tomato, cheddar cheese & mornay sauce. Half portion $9.95.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Mornay Sauce

Method

Preparation of Mornay Sauce

  1. 1

    Make the Roux

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until it forms a smooth paste (roux).

  2. 2

    Add Milk

    Gradually add the milk while continuing to whisk. Keep whisking until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Cheese and Seasoning

    Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then add salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well and set aside.

Assembling the Hot Brown

  1. 4

    Prepare Texas Toast

    Toast the Texas toast slices in a toaster or on a griddle until golden brown on both sides.

  2. 5

    Layer Ingredients

    On each slice of toasted Texas toast, layer sliced roasted turkey evenly. Top with sliced tomatoes and chopped bacon.

  3. 6

    Add Mornay Sauce

    Generously pour the prepared Mornay sauce over the layered turkey, tomatoes, and bacon on each toast slice.

  4. 7

    Top with Cheese

    Sprinkle an additional cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the Mornay sauce for extra flavor.

  5. 8

    Bake

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the assembled hot browns on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

  6. 9

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute. Serve immediately, garnished with additional sliced tomatoes if desired.

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