Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDudley's On ShortHot Brown Recipe

Hot Brown Recipe

Inspired by Dudley's On Short
Time45m
Serves4

Sourdough Bread, Turkey, Country Ham, Mornay Sauce, Bacon, Tomato, Asiago

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Ingredients

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Bread

Meats

Mornay Sauce

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

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

  2. 2

    Prepare the Mornay Sauce

    In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 4 tablespoons of flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until it forms a roux. Gradually pour in 2 cups of milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens.

  3. 3

    Add Cheese and Seasoning

    Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1 cup of Gruyère cheese, 1 cup of Asiago cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of nutmeg until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Layer the Ingredients

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a baking sheet, lay out 4 slices of sourdough bread. Top each slice with turkey and country ham.

  2. 5

    Add Mornay Sauce

    Spoon the prepared Mornay sauce generously over each sandwich.

  3. 6

    Add Tomato and Bacon

    Slice the large tomato and place a slice on top of the Mornay sauce on each sandwich. Crumble the crispy bacon over the tomato.

Baking

  1. 7

    Bake the Hot Brown

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and golden brown.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Hot Brown hot!

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