Jul 14 2026
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Suggins Hot Chicken Recipe

Inspired by A P Suggins Bar & Grill
Time45m
Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Mornay Sauce

Method

Preparing the Main Ingredients

  1. 1

    Prepare the Turkey

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the roasted turkey breast in the oven for about 15 minutes to warm it through. Once heated, slice it into thin pieces.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain excess fat.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Tomato

    Wash the tomato and slice it into thin rounds.

  4. 4

    Toast the Texas Toast

    In the same skillet or a toaster, toast the Texas toast slices until golden brown.

Making the Mornay Sauce

  1. 5

    Make a Roux

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until it turns light golden brown.

  2. 6

    Add Milk

    Slowly whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook and whisk until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 7

    Incorporate Cheeses and Seasonings

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 8

    Layer the Ingredients

    On each slice of Texas toast, layer the warmed roasted turkey slices, followed by crispy bacon, and tomato slices.

  2. 9

    Add Mornay Sauce

    Generously spoon the Mornay sauce over the layered ingredients.

  3. 10

    Top with Cheddar Cheese

    Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the Mornay sauce.

  4. 11

    Final Bake

    Place the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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