The MOST INCREDIBLE CASSEROLE EVER: Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole Recipe

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon reduces fat content while still providing a smoky flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing taste.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Romano cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative that adds umami flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used in sauces.

Toast 8 slices of thick cut bread and rip them into pieces for the bottom of a casserole dish.

Melt 1 stick of butter in a skillet.

Stir in 1/4 cup of flour to make a roux.

Add 1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream and 1 cup of milk, stirring until it thickens.

Mix in 1 1/2 cups of sharp white cheddar cheese and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese along with some black pepper.

Pour chopped turkey on top of the bread in the casserole dish.

Add the cheese sauce on top of the turkey and bread.

Sprinkle cooked and crumbled bacon on top.

Add another cup of Parmesan cheese, chopped tomatoes, parsley, and paprika on top.

Bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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