5 from 2 votes
Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich
Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich with slices of hand-carved turkey, crispy bacon and fresh tomatoes all piled high on toasted bread slices. Smothered in cheesy mornay sauce and then broiled until bubbly and golden brown.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
sandwiches
Calories:
918 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Mornay Sauce
- 2 cups milk whole
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups White Cheddar Cheese plus more to sprinkle on top, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese plus more to sprinkle on top, grated
- Pinch nutmeg freshly ground
- hot sauce few dashes
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the Sandwich
- 4 white bread Pullman bread, French bread or Texas toast (about 1/2-inch thick, thick slices
- olive oil you can use melted butter if preferred, to lightly drizzle or brush bread
- 1 pound turkey breast sliced thick (about 1/4-inch thick, roasted
- 2 tomatoes sliced Salt and ground black pepper to taste, ripe
- 8 lices Bacon cooked until crispy, thick cut
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme finely chopped fresh or chives
Instructions
Make Mornay Sauce
- Heat the milk in the microwave for about 60 to 90 seconds or until warm through.
- Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the warm milk until smooth. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently for about 3-4 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl. Gradually, pour about 1/4 cup of the warm sauce into the egg while whisking constantly (you don’t want to scramble the eggs!). Whisk the egg mixture back into the sauce in the pan. Cook on low heat for about 1-2 minutes whisking frequently. Remove from the heat.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the white cheddar and Parmesan cheese and mix until melted. Season with nutmeg, hot sauce, salt and ground black pepper to taste. Cover to keep warm.
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To Make the Sandwich
- Set the oven to broil, positioning the oven rack 6-8 inches from the heat source.
- Place the bread slices on a baking sheet pan lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper and lightly drizzle or brush with olive oil (or melted butter). Broil until lightly toasted, about 45 seconds to a minute depending on the type of bread and your broiler. Flip the bread and that the other side for about 30 seconds. Remove from the oven.
- Top the toasted bread with the sliced turkey and tomato slices and season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Broil until the turkey and tomatoes are warmed through and the edges of the bread are lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- Spoon the desired amount of sauce over the open-faced sandwiches. Sprinkle with additional cheese and broil until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to plates. Top each sandwich with bacon and sprinkle with fresh thyme (or chives). Serve immediately with any remaining sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
918kcal
(46%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
66g
(102%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
(47%)
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
240mg
(80%)
Sodium
2209mg
(92%)
Potassium
1005mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1606IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
694mg
(69%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 918
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 918kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 66g | 102% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 240mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 2209mg | 92% |
| Potassium | 1005mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1606IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 694mg | 69% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.