Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLou Lou Food & DrinkHot Brown Recipe

Hot Brown Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

A Louisville classic! Mornay sauce, roasted turkey, smoked bacon, green onions, and tomatoes

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Ingredients

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Mornay Sauce

Hot Brown Assembly

Method

Mornay Sauce Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Roux

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and golden, but not browned.

  2. 2

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to whisk to prevent lumps. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Cheese and Seasoning

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the Gruyère cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Hot Brown Assembly

  1. 4

    Prepare the Bacon

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the bacon strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 15 minutes, or until crispy. Remove from the oven and crumble.

  2. 5

    Toast the Bread

    While the bacon is baking, toast the Texas toast slices until golden brown.

  3. 6

    Assemble the Hot Brown

    On each slice of toasted bread, layer slices of roasted turkey. Pour the Mornay sauce generously over the turkey. Top with crumbled bacon, sliced tomatoes, and chopped green onions.

  4. 7

    Bake

    Return the assembled Hot Browns to the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and golden brown.

  5. 8

    Serve

    Sprinkle with paprika before serving. Serve hot and enjoy your Louisville classic!

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