Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDudley's On ShortKy Hot Brown Recipe

Ky Hot Brown Recipe

Inspired by Dudley's On Short
Time45m
Serves4

Turkey, Country Ham, Bacon, Tomato, Sourdough, White Cheddar Mornay

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Ingredients

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Meat

Vegetables

Cheese Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble; set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Mornay Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded white cheddar, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 3

    Toast the Sourdough

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the sourdough slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, until lightly golden.

  2. 4

    Layer the Ingredients

    On each toasted sourdough slice, layer the sliced turkey, followed by the country ham, and top with sliced tomatoes.

  3. 5

    Add Mornay Sauce

    Generously pour the white cheddar mornay sauce over each assembled slice, covering all the ingredients.

  4. 6

    Add Bacon and Bake

    Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top of the mornay sauce. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Hot Brown

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve hot, garnished with additional black pepper if desired.

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