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Kentucky Hot Brown

Cultural Context

The Kentucky Hot Brown is an open-faced sandwich that originated at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, in the 1920s. It was created as a late-night meal for hotel guests and has since become a regional specialty. The dish features turkey, bacon, and a creamy Mornay sauce, reflecting the Southern tradition of hearty comfort food. It is often served at gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of the American South.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 slices bacon
3 slices onion rolls
tomato
turkey
cheddar cheese
parmesan cheese
American cheese
garlic
salt
pepper

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork bacon

Turkey bacon is lower in fat.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar has fewer calories.

1

Fry 4 slices of bacon until crispy.

2

Toast 3 slices of onion rolls until browned.

3

Prepare tomatoes by slicing them carefully.

4

Add sliced tomatoes to the bacon fat to soften them.

5

Make a cheese sauce using cheddar, parmesan, and American cheese without flour.

6

Add garlic to the cheese sauce.

7

Layer turkey on top of the toasted onion rolls.

8

Top with the cheese sauce, bacon, and tomatoes.

9

Place under the broiler until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletbroiler

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Hot BrownHot Brown Sandwich

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