Original Hot Brown
Indulge in the timeless comfort of a Hot Brown, an open-faced sandwich featuring succulent roasted turkey, crisp bacon, and ripe tomatoes, all smothered in a rich Mornay sauce and broiled to golden perfection. A Louisville classic, reimagined for your kitchen.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
48 g
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Cholesterol
316 mg
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Fiber
2 g
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Protein
85 g
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Saturated Fat
25 g
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Sodium
990 mg
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Sugar
12 g
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Fat
47 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Prepare the Mornay Sauce (Approximately 15 minutes): In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns a light golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. This is called a roux.
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Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring no lumps form. Continue whisking until the sauce comes to a simmer and begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in 6 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Slowly drizzle in the beaten egg, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Preheat the oven broiler to high.
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Assemble the Hot Browns (Approximately 5 minutes): For each sandwich, place two slices of toasted bread in an individual oven-safe dish or gratin dish. Arrange a generous amount of sliced roasted turkey over the toast, followed by tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper.
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Spoon the Mornay sauce generously over each sandwich, ensuring the turkey and tomatoes are well coated. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
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Broil to Golden Perfection (Approximately 3-5 minutes): Place the dishes under the preheated broiler and cook until the sauce is bubbly and the top is speckled brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
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Garnish and Serve: Remove from the broiler and arrange two slices of crispy bacon in a cross shape on top of each sandwich. Serve immediately.
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a dash of nutmeg to the Mornay sauce.
If you don't have individual oven-safe dishes, you can assemble the Hot Browns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Feel free to substitute Gruyere or Pecorino Romano cheese for the Parmesan, depending on your preference.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the Mornay sauce.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.6/ 5 ( 65 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
Wendy Jerde
May 10, 2025So delicious and easy to make! Will definitely make again.
Chris Frami
Jan 2, 2025My family devoured these! A perfect way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey.
Dolores Fadel
Dec 24, 2024Perfect comfort food!
Brandy Kshlerin
Oct 30, 2024The broiler part needs a close watch, but the taste is worth it.
Jacey Halvorson
Oct 22, 2024I added a little bit of Dijon mustard to the sauce, and it was fantastic!
Fern Jakubowski
Aug 29, 2024Great recipe! I use a cast iron skillet to make it easier to broil.
Jarvis Kautzer
May 26, 2024This recipe is amazing! The Mornay sauce is so rich and creamy.
Arvid Schmitt
Apr 19, 2024I have made this recipe three times, each time it’s better than the last!
Ofelia Balistreri
Nov 26, 2023This is my go-to recipe now for hot browns!