Southern Comfort on a Plate: Mastering The Kentucky Hot Brown

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.

Slice the bread into thick hearty slices.

Slice the tomato to preference (thin or thick).

Beat one egg.

Cook the bacon until crispy and golden brown, then set aside.

Melt half a cup of butter over medium heat.

Whisk in half a cup of flour to form a roux and cook for a couple of minutes.

Slowly add three cups of whole milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps, stirring until the sauce thickens (about 3 to 4 minutes).

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Stir in half a cup of grated Parmesan and add the beaten egg.

Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream.

Drizzle olive oil over the toasted bread to ensure a crispy crust.

Assemble by placing two slices of toasted bread, then add thick slices of roasted turkey and juicy tomato slices.

Season with salt and pepper.

Generously spoon the Mornay sauce over the tomatoes.

Top with one 4 cup of Parmesan.

Use a camp torch to brown the top instead of broiling.

Finish with crispy bacon and a sprinkle of paprika.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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