Hot Brown Recipe
A classic Kentucky dish with layers of turkey, bacon, and Mornay sauce, served over toast.
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Ingredients
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Hot Brown Ingredients
Method
Hot Brown Directions
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Make the Mornay Sauce
In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup of flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens. Stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth.
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Toast the Bread
Toast the slices of white bread until golden brown and arrange them on a baking dish.
- 4
Assemble the Dish
Layer the sliced turkey over the toasted bread, then pour the Mornay sauce generously over the turkey. Crumble the cooked bacon on top.
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Bake
Place the baking dish in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and golden.
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Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.