5 from 24 votes
Kentucky Hot Brown Recipe
The Kentucky Hot Brown features thick toasted white bread topped with slices of turkey breast covered in a creamy Mornay sauce and Parmesan cheese. Oven-roasted tomato slices and crispy bacon strips crown the warm sandwich, accented by paprika and fresh chopped parsley. The broiler melts and lightly browns the cheese sauce for a rich, indulgent texture. This hearty open-faced sandwich showcases the combination of savory turkey, creamy sauce, and crisp bacon in a layered presentation.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
839 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 white bread thick slices
- 1 pound turkey breast thick sliced, meat
- 1 Mornay sauce recipe
- ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese finely grated, plus more for garnish
- 8 lices tomato oven roasted
- 8 Bacon slices, crisp cooked
- paprika for garnish
- parsley chopped fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler to high heat.
- Start by slicing two thick slices of bread, about 1” thick, then slice one of them in half on a bias from corner to corner.
- Next, toast the bread until golden brown and place the square slice of bread in the center of a pan or on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper with the triangle slices on either side of the square.
- Place 4 ounces of thick sliced turkey on top of the toasted square.
- Generously pour ¼ of the mornay sauce on top of the turkey, completely covering it. You can also cover the triangle slices of toast as well.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of parmigiana Reggiano on top of the cheese sauce.
- Place the pan or tray on the middle rack in the oven with the broiler on high for 4 to 5 minutes or until the sauce is lightly browned.
- Place 2 oven-sliced oven-roasted tomatoes on top of the sandwich along with the 2 slices of bacon crisscrossed on top of that.
- Garnish with more finely grated parmigiana, paprika, and chopped fresh parsley.
- Repeat the process 3 more times with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve the sandwich on a plate or still in the pan.
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Notes
- Prepare and store sauce, bacon, bread, tomatoes, and turkey separately to keep fresh for up to two days before assembly.
- Assemble the sandwich just before broiling to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
- Reheat assembled Hot Brown sandwiches in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes to warm thoroughly without overcooking.
- Use any artisan bread you prefer; thicker slices help support layers without sogginess.
- Monitor the toast triangles while broiling and remove if they brown too quickly to avoid burning.
Nutrition Information
Calories
839kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
156mg
(52%)
Sodium
2497mg
(104%)
Potassium
757mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1081IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
979mg
(98%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 839
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 839kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 2497mg | 104% |
| Potassium | 757mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1081IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 979mg | 98% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.