Hot Brown Casserole-Celebrate Kentucky with this Traditional State Dish just in time for the Derby!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon reduces fat while still providing a smoky flavor.

cream

🥗Healthier: half-and-half

💰Cheaper: milk

Half-and-half maintains creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a skillet.

Whisk in 1/3 cup of flour and cook until browned for 1-2 minutes.

Gradually add 3 cups of whole milk while whisking until thickened.

Stir in 1 cup of Swiss cheese and 1 cup of extra sharp white cheddar until melted.

Toast 8 slices of Texas toast and place on a baking sheet.

Layer 2 lbs of sliced deli turkey on top of the toast.

Ladle cheese sauce over the turkey, adjusting the amount to preference.

Top with remaining 1 cup of Swiss cheese and sprinkle with paprika.

Broil in the oven until cheese is melted and browned.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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